Heather Hayden appointed CEO of Save the Children

23 April 2013

Save the Children New Zealand has appointed Heather Hayden as chief executive Officer.

Former chief executive of Refugee Services Aotearoa New Zealand, Ms Hayden has previously held a successful career as a senior communications executive in a number of organisations, including Civil Air Navigation Services and Airways New Zealand.

During her time at Refugee Services, Ms Hayden led over 500 volunteers and staff of professionals assisting the 750 refugees who enter New Zealand each year under the Government’s quota scheme to resettle. As part of its strategic transformation, Heather led the successful integration of Refugee Services into Red Cross.

Prior to her tenure at Refugee Services, Heather was Director of Engineroom Productions for seven years. She specialised in strategic communications, public affairs and change management.

“The Board of Save the Children is delighted to secure someone of Ms Hayden’s experience and reputation with a proven track record of success in the not for profit sector” said Save the Children chairman, Vivien Sutherland Bridgwater.

“Heather brings considerable leadership and management skills and is held in high respect by corporate organisations, government and its agencies and with key stakeholders.”

Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children, working in 120 countries. Save the Children New Zealand focuses on helping children in New Zealand, the Pacific and Asia and helps children caught in emergencies around the world.

Ms Hayden assumes her role on 29 April 2013.

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