Stonewall appoints Derek Munn Director of Public Affairs
Stonewall is pleased to announce the appointment of Derek Munn as Director of Public Affairs. Derek was Special Adviser to the First Minister of Scotland from 2003 until earlier this year and will take up his post on 3 December.
'We're absolutely delighted to have secured someone of Derek's background and considerable abilities to fulfil this important role within the organisation,' said Ben Summerskill, Stonewall Chief Executive. 'We're very pleased he's joining us as we take our wide range of work programmes further forward in imaginative and effective ways.'
Derek Munn said: 'I'm very excited about joining Stonewall. It's widely regarded in the political world as one of the most effective lobbying organisations in Britain and its work now extends so much further than just political lobbying.'
Derek advised the First Minister of Scotland on a range of policy areas including health, the environment, Europe, culture and sport. He had previously worked for the Scottish Council for Single Homeless and was President of the National Union of Students Scotland from 1991-1992.
Derek succeeds Alan Wardle, who joined Stonewall in August 2003. Alan, a former civil servant, joins the Local Government Association as Public Affairs Director on 20 November.
Further information: Ben Summerskill, Chief Executive 020 7593 1853. Out of hours media enquiries 07985 439 660.
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