Tamsyn Barton — the new chief executive of U.K. aid network Bond — has vowed to strengthen the voice of civil society organizations, which she believes have a “crucial role” to play in today’s political climate.
Barton takes over from Ben Jackson, who stepped down in October to become global director of innovation and partnerships at United Purpose. She previously spent nine years working at the Department for International Development, including as head of its EU department, and also held roles at the European Investment Bank.
The new CEO — who will take up her role later this month — said that Bond, as a network of 475 charities working in international development, has a “crucial role” to play in “strengthening” the aid sector in today’s challenging political climate.