Sherine brings with her a wealth of experience in the charity sector, and is a passionate pet parent.

Charity 'thrilled' to welcome Sherine Wheeler to the role. 

Animal welfare charity Mayhew has appointed Sherine Wheeler as its new CEO.

Sherine Wheeler will take up the position on Tuesday 30 August, where she will guide the charity through its next steps. 

Coming initially from a finance and audit background, Sherine has held senior and leadership roles in charities before. Since 2009, she has undertaken positions in Young Lives vs Cancer, Marie Curie and Action for Children, among others.

Commenting on her appointment, Sherine Wheeler said: “I’m delighted to lead Mayhew. I feel fortunate to be joining a committed, passionate, and talented team and to be able to work with an experienced and engaged Board as we take Mayhew into the next chapter of its long and important history.”

Joining Mayhew with a commitment to animal welfare, Sherine has pets of her own, and is looking forward to developing Mayhew's position in the animal welfare sector.

“I’m hugely ambitious for Mayhew,” Sherine continued.

“I very much look forward to working closely with staff and volunteers, and alongside our supporters and many colleagues across the animal welfare sector to continue to develop a strong and collaborative voice and to improve the lives of cats and dogs who need us.”

Julianne Hicks, Chair of Mayhew's Board of Trustees, explained why the Board chose Sherine for the role: “We advertised this important role broadly and went through a multi-stage process to find our new CEO.

“Sherine has the skills and experience and, most importantly, when you meet Sherine you are left in no doubt of her commitment to our cause of improving the lives of the cats and dogs who need us. 

“We are thrilled that she has accepted the post and look forward to working together.”

Interim CEO Howard Bridges, who stepped up in April 2021, will support Sherine until 1 November with a thorough handover process. 

Howard said: "It has been an honour and a privilege to have had the opportunity to be a small part of Mayhew’s long and accomplished history. I sincerely wish all of the very best to Sherine and Mayhew for a continued successful and exciting future ahead.”

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