Tim Matthews has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Remploy, Britain’s largest employer of disabled people. Announcing the appointment, James Purnell, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, said: “This appointment comes at an important time in Remploy’s history, with the company having begun work to implement their modernisation plan which will help thousands of disabled people into long term employment. Tim Matthews has a proven track record of managing change within the public sector. I look forward to working with him to provide a more sustainable future for Remploy and to create many more jobs for disabled people”. Anne McGuire, Minister for Disabled People, welcomed the appointment: “I am delighted that Tim Matthews has agreed to his appointment as Remploy Chief Executive.
The company faces important challenges and it is crucial that Remploy increase their sales and work with local stakeholders, to take advantage of public procurement opportunities. I believe that Tim Matthews has the experience and ability to lead the company’s efforts to achieve this and grow Remploy’s Employment Services and Enterprise businesses.”

Weblink

13 August 2008
© Department for Work And Pensions (National)