Headway makes permanent CEO decision

Brain injury charity Headway has named Luke Griggs as its permanent chief executive, having covered the role on an interim basis for three months.

Griggs takes the top role after joining the charity in 2007 as communications manager.

Over the last five years he has held roles as its director of communications, acting director of services and deputy chief executive.

Griggs, who replaces Peter McCabe who retired last year after leading the charity for 20 years, said: “It is an absolute honour to be given the opportunity to lead this incredible charity into the next phase of its development.”

“I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Peter for the hard work and dedication he gave to Headway over the past two decades. He will be an incredibly hard act to follow, but the foundation established by Peter and the board has provided us with the opportunity to evolve the charity into a new era.

“I am blessed to have the support of an incredibly talented and dedicated team of staff and volunteers and look forward to working together in creative new ways as we continue to improve life after brain injury.”

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Headway launched in 1980 as the National Head Injuries Association and in 1999 its reach was extended to support people impacted by brain injuries due to encephalitis and meningitis. It also changed its name in this year to Headway – the brain injury association.

“Luke has been an asset to Headway since he joined us all those years ago,” said the charity’s chair Denzil Lush.

“His unwavering determination to raise the charity’s profile and improve life for those with brain injury has been outstanding.

He added: “We are so pleased to have such a safe pair of hands at the helm, guiding us forward into the future. Luke brings with him a unique balance of skills, dedication and passion, and we are excited to see his vision for the charity unfold.”