Jewish Women’s Aid has appointed Alison Rosen as its next chief executive.

Rosen, who has more than 20 years in senior charity roles, takes up the new role in March. She replaces Naomi Dickson, who had been in the post for eight years and this month takes over as chief executive of disabilities charity Norwood.

During her career Rosen has been chief executive of medical research charity The Griffin Institute and WIZO, which supports families in Israel.

She is currently co-chair of Jewish Women’s Network Nisa-Nashim Bushey and a founding trustee of Polly for Women, which runs a helpline for women and girls in the UK.

"I am really privileged to be joining Jewish Women's Aid as CEO,” said Rosen.

“Given the current financial crisis, it will be of great significance to me to contribute to where women across the breadth of the Jewish community really need help.

“I am looking forward to working again within the Jewish community and getting to know the various organisations in the wider violence against women and girl’s sector.

“I aim to help grow the charity’s income so that the ever-increasing need for services can be met, ensuring that no Jewish woman needs to face domestic abuse & sexual violence alone."

The charity’s co-chair Madeleine Abramson and Caroline Ratner added: "We are excited to welcome Alison as our new CEO. She has an impressive track record and brings with her strong leadership skills, communal knowledge, and significant fundraising experience.

“Alison has a passion for the work of Jewish Women's Aid and an understanding of what we need to do to drive the charity forward and meet the growing demands placed on us as awareness of domestic abuse and sexual violence grows in our community.

“We look forward to Alison bringing her skills and experience to help us meet the challenges and opportunities for the future when she joins us in March."

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