Pieta is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Terry McWade CDir as incoming Chair of the board and Anne-Marie Taylor as a new board member. Their combined experience in leadership, governance, and strategic development will enhance Pieta’s mission to support individuals affected by suicide and self-harm. They will officially assume their roles on 27th January, 2025.
Dr Terry McWade CDir brings a wealth of experience with a career spanning senior leadership roles in the healthcare, business, and education sectors. Terry has held key positions, including Chief Executive Officer of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, and was the co-founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the biotechnology company, ValitaCell. In his earlier career he worked with the Boston Consulting Group. He is currently a member of the Institute of Directors (IoD) Ireland Council and on the board of the Health Research Board. He is a member of the Judicial Appointments Commission.
Anne-Marie Taylor is an experienced non-executive director and governance expert, serving on boards such as the University College Dublin Governing Authority, the Irish Hospice Foundation and the Public Appointments Service. Anne-Marie has extensive consulting experience, having previously worked in senior leadership roles in Accenture. She is currently a partner in Board Excellence, where she leads the Non-Executive Director search service.
Stephanie Manahan, Pieta’s Chief Executive Officer, said:
“We are delighted to welcome Dr Terry McWade as Chair and Anne-Marie Taylor to our board. Their extensive leadership, governance, and strategic expertise will be invaluable as we continue our mission to support those affected by suicide and self-harm.
“I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to Celine Fitzgerald, outgoing Chair of Pieta, for her leadership over the past four years and to all current and previous board members. As volunteers, they generously give their time and expertise, playing a vital role in ensuring good governance and the continued success of Pieta.”
Pieta extends sincere thanks to all outgoing board members for their dedication and leadership. Their contributions have helped Pieta to grow, evolve, and support thousands of people affected by suicide and self-harm in communities across Ireland.
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