Trust’s Chair steps down

Vice Chair takes on duties until appointment of successor at next board meeting.

Dave Gibson has informed Trustees and the CEO that he wishes to resign as the Chair of the John Muir Trust. He remains committed to the vision and purpose of the Trust.

As Vice Chair, Jane Smallman will take on the duties of Chair until the process to appoint a new Chair has been actioned and a new Chair appointed at the Trust’s next Board meeting in March.

Dave said, “Throughout my time as Chair I have been committed to representing its members and am proud to have been able to support the Trust through an unprecedented pandemic, to contribute to the introduction of new Articles of Association and to support the development of the new Corporate Strategy. I remain committed to the work of the Trust.” 

The Trust thanks Dave for his invaluable contribution in the Chair’s role since 2020.

Page updated 11 February 2022