 | Press ReleasesDavid Ramsden appointed Chief Executive Officer of BBC Children In Need |
David Ramsden has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of BBC Children In Need.
David joined the BBC charity as Head of Finance and Operations in 2000 and moved up to Chief Operating Officer, remaining in this role until the departure of Sally Deighan prompted his promotion to the role of Interim CEO in August 2006. Announcing his permanent appointment, Children In Need Chairman Will Day said: "This is great news for the charity. David has an excellent track record of delivering not only strong appeal results but also championing the charity across the BBC and beyond. "He also brings very strong experience of grant giving, plus a great understanding of the Children In Need team and the wonderful work that it does." Last year Children In Need processed more than 1,500 grant applications to deliver £33.2million to projects which positively change the lives of disadvantaged and young people across the UK. The charity is currently working on the first allocation of grants for 2007. David grew up in Nottinghamshire and studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford University. After an early career as MP's Research Assistant, David traded politics for the life of a Chartered Accountant and joined Ernst & Young in 1991. He remained with the global organisation for six years before taking the opportunity to see more of the world on a nine-month trip. Upon returning to the UK, David decided to move into the charity sector and worked for the British Red Cross before joining BBC Children In Need. Notes to Editors BBC Children In Need is a registered charity, number 802052. The next appeal takes place on Friday 16 November 2007. BBC Children In Need Trust | 
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