Brown named interim chief executive at Cafcass

Julie Brown has been named Interim Chief Executive at Cafcass, the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service, with effect from 1 May 2019.

The appointment comes while the organisation completes its recruitment of a permanent chief executive to replace Anthony Douglas CBE, who was Chief Executive at Cafcass for 14 years.

Brown will be supported in her role by Cafcass’ National Service Director, Christine Banim and its Strategic Director, Teresa Williams.

A qualified chartered accountant, Brown was most recently Cafcass’ Director of Resources, having joined Cafcass in 2008. She will continue to hold the role of Director of Resources alongside that of interim Chief Executive.

Cafcass Chair Edward Timpson said: “I am delighted Julie has taken up this interim role, while we complete our plans for appointing a permanent Chief Executive. Julie’s knowledge of the business is phenomenal and we are very fortunate that we can draw on her expertise during this transition period.

“I know Julie will continue to work with our operational and strategic leads to ensure that Cafcass not only meets the needs of the children and families it supports but will continue to drive improvements. Critically, she will provide continuity and direction at a time when we are finalising our refreshed strategic plan.”