CEO Anna Hemmings leaves GamCare

GamCare has announced that its CEO, Anna Hemmings, has left the organisation after five years of leadership of the charity.

Hemmings said: “It has been an enormous privilege to work in this fantastic charity over the last few years. In that time, GamCare has changed in so many positive ways that mean that tens of thousands more people who need support are reached than five years ago.

“However, I feel the time is now right for me to move on and explore pastures new and I can be confident that I’m leaving the organisation well-equipped for a successful future.

“I’m very proud of both the services and the staff and culture at GamCare and I would like to thank all my amazing colleagues and the phenomenal network of stakeholders for their dedication and support during my time as CEO.”

Margot Daly, chair of the trustees, added: “Anna has led the charity with great thought ​and has been a true champion of those with gambling issues.

“She leaves GamCare in a stronger position and has ensured that more people than ever before have been​, and can now be,​ helped.

“Her innovative approach to providing support in the way that people want and need has seen the utilisation of traditional channels and also development of new ​digital services that have​, essentially and firmly, ​put GamCare on the map.

“On behalf of the charity’s board, I would like to thank Anna most sincerely for everything she has achieved to bring GamCare to this point.”

The current chair will move into an executive role and work with GamCare’s management team while a new CEO is formally recruited.