OSCR Chair pays tribute to Jane Ryder

Originally seconded by the Scottish Government to set up OSCR as an Executive Agency in December 2003, Jane was permanently appointed once OSCR took up its full powers under the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act, in 2006.  During that time she played a key role in the development of the modern regulatory system with which charities and the public are now very familiar.

Jane Ryder said "It has been an enormous privilege to serve as Chief Executive of OSCR.  I have found the past eight years challenging, creative, demanding and hugely rewarding.  I would like to express my thanks to OSCR's Board, Senior Management and staff, and for all the public and sector support which has collectively contributed to OSCR's development.

I am hoping to continue to contribute to the development of regulation and corporate governance in a variety of different fields, and I hope my path will cross with many charities and their representatives again in the near future."

OSCR's Chair, The Very Rev'd Dr Graham Forbes CBE, thanked Jane Ryder for her 'massive contribution' to Scotland's charity sector.

'From her appointment in 2003, Jane has played an instrumental role in establishing and developing a robust, modern regulatory framework in which the public can have confidence.  Scotland owes her a real debt of gratitude,' he said.

Appointment of new Chief Executive

In mid-September, David Robb was appointed as OSCR's Chief Executive following an open recruitment process and is currently the Scottish Government's Head of Public Service Reform and Efficiency.  He has previously worked with the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman and was Head of the Scottish Government's Public Bodies Policy Division.

David takes up his post with OSCR on Monday 24 October 2011.