Executive Leadership Team

Richard Hawkes, Chief Executive

Richard joined Scope as Chief Executive in January 2010. He has held senior positions in a number of UK and international development organisations and has held a range of Trustee and Board roles.

Andrew Adair, Director of Retail

Linda Coote, Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development

Linda joined Scope as Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development in 2011; she is an experienced HR Director who has worked across the private, public and not for profit sectors.

Alan Gosschalk, Director of Fundraising

Alan is responsible for maximizing our voluntary fundraising income: namely from individuals (mostly regular gifts and legacies), events (such as the London Marathon), companies, philanthropic donors, trusts and foundations, and grant funding from EU and statutory sources.  He joined Scope in 2011.

David Prescott, Chief Operating Officer

David joined the organisation as Executive Director, Finance and Commercial in August 2005.  He is responsible for all aspects of finance, the operation of our retail arm and wide-ranging business support.

Ruth Marvel, Director of Policy and Campaigns

Ruth works on policy influencing and campaigning on a wide range of areas including civil and human rights, inclusive democracy, welfare reform and access to equipment.
 

Jan Smith, Interim Director of Communications and Marketing

Jan joined Scope in April 2012 and is responsible for all aspects of Scope's external, internal and stakeholder communications, marketing, branding, and digital offering.

Carol Tozer, Executive Director of Services

Carol is responsible for our services for disabled people and their families. Carol has a wealth of experience in local authorities.

Eliot Lyne, Interim Director of Finance

Eliot joined Scope in September 2012 and is responsible for the stewardship of the finances across Scope.