Dear Members and Friends,
From Isabelle Parasram OBE, Outgoing CEO
“As I step away from my role as CEO, I’m deeply grateful for the support of our staff, volunteers, and members who have journeyed with me as I steered the transformation of Social Value UK into the Institute for Social Value we know today. Leading ISV over the past five years has been a privilege, and I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished – from establishing ourselves as the recognised, independent voice of the sector to shaping a community that has grown into a powerful movement. I’m excited to see how ISV will continue to grow and evolve in the future and, more immediately, under Jacob's leadership. As a Board member, Jacob has a strong understanding of ISV’s work and will bring a steady hand to the Interim CEO role. I look forward to supporting both Jacob and the team in any way I can during this transition.”
From Jacob Hill, Interim CEO
“It’s an absolute privilege to step into the role of interim CEO at such a pivotal moment for ISV. I am deeply grateful for the trust placed in me by the Board and for the solid foundation that Isabelle has so thoughtfully built over the past five years. My aim is to make sure our dedicated team and valued members continue to feel supported and empowered, and that everyone gets the very best from ISV whilst we look ahead to appointing our next CEO. I’m genuinely excited for what lies ahead and look forward to connecting personally with as many of our wonderful stakeholders as possible in the coming months.”
From Penny & Fran, Co-Chairs of the Board
“On behalf of the Board, we are pleased to share that, following a unanimous decision, Jacob Hill has been appointed as Interim CEO of the Institute for Social Value. This appointment reflects our commitment to stability and continuity as the organisation embarks on this important transition period. We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to Isabelle Parasram OBE for her exceptional leadership, dedication, and unwavering service over the past five years.
As we look ahead, we are confident that Jacob’s experience and steady guidance will help ISV continue to flourish and build upon the strong foundation already in place. We are truly excited for the next chapter in ISV’s journey and remain committed to supporting our valued members, staff, and the wider community throughout this period of change.”
