Children’s charity appoints new chief executive

CHILDREN’S charity and voluntary adoption agency Adoption Matters – with offices in Warrington, Chester and Hale – has appointed Susy White as its new chief executive officer.
She succeeds Norman Goodwin who is retiring after 36 years with the charity, 30 years as chief executive.
A qualified accountant with ACCA who worked in practice before joining Adoption Matters more than 17 years ago, Ms White has played a pivotal role in Adoption Matters’growth and success working closely alongside Mr Goodwin in her current role as finance and operations director.
Adoption Matters board of trustees chairman Carolyn Johnson said: “The board faced a challenging task to find Norman’s successor. The field of applicants for the role was large and impressive. Susy’s commitment and dedication is staggering as is her passion and drive to ensure that Adoption Matters continues to grow and develop as one of the leading voluntary adoption agencies and children’s charities in the UK.”
Ms White said: “Adoption Matters is a special place to work – we refer to our colleagues as our ‘work family’ and Norman will be greatly missed by all. I feel honoured to be appointed as chief executive of a charity that has been a huge part of my life for nearly 18 years. Together with our dedicated team of staff, trustees and volunteers, I am excited about our future together in continuing with our innovative practices delivering high-quality adoption and permanency services to children, young people, families and adopted adults across the UK