Leadership Update – Goodbye, Doug

It is with sadness that we share the news that Doug is reluctantly stepping away from his role as Edventure CEO. Due to the financial pressures of raising a young family in the current economy, he has decided to seek a position back in the corporate world. His last day in the office will be Monday, 9 December.

Doug says that “Edventure has been a dream job for me. Being part of a team and a community trying to make a real impact at grassroots level has taught me so much, connected me to so many amazing people and lifted my spirits with the range of impact we’ve had. Reaffirming my belief in the power of a small group of motivated people to change the world.”

We’re grateful for all Doug’s contributions, from his time as Start-up Programme Lead and launching Edventure in Taunton, to his work as Edventure’s first CEO, overseeing a new organisational strategy, successful new courses such as Enterprising Women and Comms for Change, and a revitalised Hub. 

Edventure Board Directors Esther Maughan McLachlan and Sam Evans have already hit the ground running as interim Co-Executive Directors, while the staff and board work on a more permanent leadership solution. Esther and Sam bring significant experience in creating social impact and have already been very involved with operations over the last 6 months. They are enjoying working even more closely with the team and other stakeholders to capitalise on Edventure’s successes and secure the foundations for Edventure’s future together.  

We hope you join us in wishing Doug much success in the future, and please do feel free to approach Esther or Sam with any questions. You can email them on: esther@edventurefrome.org and sam@edventurefrome.org.