Meet our Executive Leadership Team

Richard Hawkes, Scope Chief ExecutiveRichard 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 Scope Director of RetailAndrew Adair, Director of Retail

Andrew is responsible for our national network of over 250 charity shops.

 

 

Scope HR Director Linda CooteLinda Coote, Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development

Linda has been a professional Human Resources interim for the past four years.

 

 

Scope Director of Fundraising Alan GosschalkAlan Gosschalk, Director of Fundraising

For five consecutive years, readers of Fundraising magazine voted Alan one of the top three most influential people in fundraising or the voluntary sector.

 

 

Alexandra O'Dwyer Director of Communications and MarketingAlexandra O'Dwyer, Director of Communications and Marketing

Alexandra O'Dwyer is responsible for media relations, digital activities, marketing and brand.

 

 

David Prescott Scope Chief Operating OfficerDavid Prescott, Chief Operating Officer

David is responsible for all aspects of finance, the operation of our retail arm and wide-ranging business support.

 

 

Geetha Rabindrakumar Director of FinanceGeetha Rabindrakumar, Director of Finance

Geetha is responsible for managing our corporate financial planning and control process, budgets and procedures.

 

 

Ruth Scott Director of Policy and CampaignsRuth Scott, Director of Policy and Campaigns

Ruth is also Chair of the policy group of the Disability Charities Consortium.

 

 

Ruth Sutherland Scope Executive Director of ServicesRuth Sutherland, Executive Director of Services

Ruth is responsible for the transformation of our services for disabled people and their families.