David Martin, the chief executive of the Multiple Sclerosis Trust (MS Trust), has announced that he is to retire early next year.

He is to leave after six years at the charity. During this time, he led the MS Trust through the Covid pandemic when advice for people living with MS “skyrocketed” and fundraising ceased, according to the charity.

“The MS Trust is stronger now than at any time since the pandemic,” said Martin.

“We have financial stability, a strong leadership team, and a skilful and energetic group of staff who are passionate about helping people with MS.

“Given our position of strength, it feels like the time is right for me to hand over the
reins to this wonderful organisation and move on to the next stage of my life.”

Prior to joining the Trust, he spent nine years at disability services charity Papworth Trust, including two years as its director of external affairs.

He is also a former BBC journalist, spending four years as its local government correspondent and five years as a managing editor based in Cambridge for regional TV services.

The charity’s chair Caitlin Sorrell added: “We are sad that David is moving on, but completely understand his motivations for doing so.

“He has shown fantastic leadership over his time with us, and the MS Trust is a stronger organisation thanks to his contributions.”

The charity said it is to launch a recruitment process for his replacement “imminently”.

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