Jo Elvin is to step down as chief executive of Children with Cancer UK after almost two years in the role.
The former editor of Glamour magazine, who joined the charity in April 2022, said she would leave at the end of February “to pursue fresh challenges”.
The charity said Elvin would “remain on hand to consult the charity on special projects when needed”.
It said that Elvin had overseen a rebrand, attracted new supporters including celebrities and raised the organisation’s profile.
Elvin said that after a period of transformation, she would hand over the organisation “in a great position to build resilience for the future”.
She said: “A wonderful team has helped us to achieve an enormous amount in the last two years – from a successful rebrand to the amplification of our message and our work and, most importantly, the ability to continue to fund so many vital research projects.
“For that, of course, we owe the deepest gratitude to our legions of supporters. Meeting so many people – from all walks of life – who come together to run marathons for us, or hold bake sales or galvanise their school, has been a life-affirming joy.”
“While I feel ready to explore fresh challenges, I’m delighted to be able to be keeping a hand in to assist Children With Cancer UK in any way I can.
“I have no doubt that my successor will experience all the same rewards of the role and drive the charity ever closer to the goal of seeing every child survive cancer.”
Children with Cancer said Amar Naher had been appointed as interim chief executive until a permanent successor to Elvin was recruited.