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VODA Welcomes Vicky Smith as New CEO

Vicky Smith

We are very pleased to announce that Vicky Smith has joined VODA as our new Chief Executive Officer.

Vicky has a vast wealth of experience in the sector, working in senior management roles at both The Prince’s Trust and Finchale Group.

“I am delighted to join VODA as the new Chief Executive Officer. I am looking forward to getting to know this fantastic team and continuing VODA’s amazing work within the local VCSE sector. I will no doubt get to meet many of you over the coming months and will be at our AGM on Monday 7 November, so please feel free to come along and say hi.”

You can book your place at the VODA AGM here.

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