Shan Nicholas

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"The Refugee Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Shān Nicholas as interim Chief Executive. She will join the organisation on 24 September 2012. Shān has extensive experience working in and leading large voluntary and public sector organisations. Her most recent roles included working as interim CEO at the Children's Society and the Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG). She has overseen major service delivery as well as advocacy and campaigning work focusing on poverty, race and exclusion. Her previous roles also include working at the British Institute for Human Rights, the College for Social Work, and the Runnymede Trust.

"Shān replaces Donna Covey who stepped down on 31 August 2012 after five years of outstanding service. The recruitment process for a permanent chief executive is currently underway."