Chair John Connolly’s tenure ends at Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity

John Connolly will be standing down as Chair of the Board of Trustees at Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity this year. Mr Connolly's four year tenure ended on 31 March 2019. It has been extended until September to provide continuity while a replacement is found.

Mr Connolly has a longstanding relationship with the charity. Prior to becoming Chair in April 2015 he was a Special Trustee and Chair for the Zayed Centre for Research into Rare Diseases in Children Appeal Board. He has also served on the Finance & Audit Committee.

Most recently Mr Connolly oversaw the appointment of the charity’s new CEO, Louise Parkes, who will join the organisation on 1 May.

Commenting on his time at Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, the Chair said: "It has been a privilege and a pleasure to serve as Chair of the charity. It does extraordinary things for a truly extraordinary cause.

“Over recent years, we have been able to create a board of exceptionally talented people with the range of skills needed to take the charity forward.

“The current fundraising environment is challenging and the needs of the hospital and the children and families it cares for are as great as ever. I am confident that the board, working with the new CEO, will more than rise to the challenge."

Work is now underway to appoint Mr Connolly’s successor.

For media enquiries, please contact:
Francesca Vitale 
Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity
Tel: 0203 841 3011 
Email: francesca.vitale@gosh.org 

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity needs to raise money to support the hospital to give children who need help the most, the best chance for life. The charity funds research into pioneering new treatments for children, provides the most up to date medical equipment, funds support services for children and their families and supports the essential rebuilding and refurbishment of the hospital. You can help us to provide world class care for our patients and families. For more information visit www.gosh.org