The Oral Health Foundation has announced that Nigel Carter OBE will step away from his role as chief executive of the charity.
Following a period of sick leave, Nigel Carter has stepped down as chief executive after 29 years in post. Tim Newton, chair of trustees at the Oral Health Foundation, said: ‘We respect and support his decision and send him our very best wishes.’
Nigel has dedicated more than four decades to the charity in total, acting as a trustee before becoming chief executive. In 2012, his contribution was recognised with an Order of the British Empire in the Queen’s Jubilee Honours.
Nigel said: ‘I look back with real pride on all that the Oral Health Foundation and its people have achieved, and it has been a genuine privilege to be part of that journey. While stepping back means I won’t be directly involved in our current projects, I have complete confidence in the team to continue building our work and impact.
‘I will always value the memories and achievements we’ve shared, and I look forward to seeing the charity continue to flourish under its next phase of leadership.’
‘Deeply grateful for his dedication and service’
The Oral Health Foundation’s senior management team will now provide leadership on an interim basis. The board will then appoint a new chief executive, aiming for ‘a smooth and considered transition in leadership’.
Tim Newton said: ‘Our priority is to build on Nigel’s legacy and to support the organisation’s continued growth and impact in the years ahead. We will provide further updates as the process progresses.’
He concluded: ‘During this period, our thoughts are with the Oral Health Foundation community and with Nigel as he begins this next chapter. He will be greatly missed, and we remain deeply grateful for his dedication and service.’
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