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Posted: 14th June 2017

RSPCA chief steps down
Chief operating officer Michael Ward has been appointed interim CEO with immediate effect.
Michael Ward appointed as interim CEO
 
The chief executive of the RSPCA, Jeremy Cooper, has left the charity to “pursue other business opportunities”, according to a statement.

Chief operating officer Michael Ward has been appointed interim CEO with immediate effect.

Mr Cooper had worked at the RSPCA for four years and served as its chief executive for just over a year. He took over the role from Gavin Grant, who was CEO between 2012 and 2014, before stepping down due to ill health.

Commenting on Mr Cooper’s departure, the charity wrote: ‘Jeremy has been an asset to the team and has contributed to the continued success of the RSPCA. I am sure you will join us in wishing him the very best for the future.’

Shortly after becoming chief executive last year, Mr Cooper said the charity would become “a lot less political”; and he hoped to see fewer private prosecutions being brought by the charity during his tenure.

Michael Ward said he was “honoured” to be chosen for the role of interim chief executive.

“We have a new five year strategy which sets out how we are going to prevent cruelty and create the conditions for improved animal welfare, whilst continuing to modernise our organisation,” he explained.

“My energy will be devoted towards us progressing our enduring mission to protect animals, prevent cruelty and alleviate suffering.”



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