New CEO appointed at Douglas Macmillan Hospice

David Webster has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Douglas Macmillan Hospice.

He has been the CEO of the Hanley Economic Building Society for the last 14years and has led the business from strength to strength and greatly enhanced it’s standing in the building society industry.

David is a keen supporter of local businesses and community initiatives in North Staffordshire and he was elected onto the Council of Keele University in 2010 and in 2012 assumed the position of Honorary Treasurer at the University, a role he has now completed this year.

He was appointed as a Trustee of the Hospice last autumn.

David Webster commented;

“I’m absolutely delighted to be the new CEO at Douglas Macmillan Hospice, and I am really looking forward to working with the hugely dedicated team there .The reputation of the Dougie Mac is superb and our aim will be to intensify our profile as a formidable force within our community.

“I am relishing the chance to learn from the talented team, committed people at the Dougie Mac and to help steer the organisation to even greater success in the future.”

Ted Turner, Chairman of Douglas Macmillan Hospice added;

“I am delighted that David will be joining us as Chief Executive at the Dougie Mac at the beginning of August.

“I worked with David for a number of years as Chairman of the Hanley Building Society and I am sure we will benefit from his outstanding business skills and his knowledge of the North Staffordshire community which the Hospice serves.”