Paul Hamlyn Foundation appoints Martin Brookes as new Director
Martin Brookes, previously Chief Executive of New Philanthropy Capital, has been appointed as the new Director of the Foundation. He will take up his post on 10 June 2013. He succeeds Robert Dufton, who is stepping down to join the Centre for Charity Effectiveness at Cass Business School.
Trained as an economist, Martin Brookes worked at the Bank of England and Goldman Sachs, before joining New Philanthropy Capital in 2001 as Head of Research. He was appointed Chief Executive of New Philanthropy Capital in 2008 and worked there until 2011, when he rejoined the private sector as Economist at Fulcrum Asset Management.He is Chair of the Board of Trustees of Pro Bono Economics, which he co-founded in 2009, and was previously a non-executive council member of the Economics and Social Research Council.
Jane Hamlyn, PHF Chair, said: “I am delighted that Martin will be joining us as Director. His experience in policy, research and impact in the charitable sector and his understanding of philanthropy are ideally suited to our work at Paul Hamlyn Foundation. The trustees and I are looking forward to working with Martin and building on the excellent work done by Robert Dufton and his team since 2004, which has transformed the Foundation into a leading, strategic philanthropic organisation.”
Martin Brookes said: “I am extremely pleased to join the Paul Hamlyn Foundation. As a grant recipient in the past, I know personally that the Foundation is a thoughtful and strategic funder, thanks to the tremendous work of Robert Dufton, the board and staff. It is a great privilege to be asked to join such a strong team.”
