CEO joining the charity on its 30-year anniversary

A Scottish charity working to combat climate change has announced a new CEO.

 Jo Kerr will be joining Sniffer as its new head from December.

It comes as the group celebrates its 30-year anniversary and three decades of impact it has had across environmental and climate change issues in Scotland.

Alison Macdonald, Sniffer's chair, said: “The board is delighted to have appointed Jo as CEO of Sniffer – her energetic leadership style, innovation experience and collaborative spirit are an ideal fit for guiding Sniffer through the next phase of its strategic growth and development."  

Kerr has dedicated her career to the social sector, focusing on strategy, leadership and change. She joins Sniffer from Turn2Us where she was director of impact & innovation at the financial since early 2020. 

Previously, she was managing director of Reason Digital, assistant director of digital for Breast Cancer Care and Girlguiding’s first head of digital communications.

Kerr is a Fellow of both the Intersticia Foundation and Newspeak House — the London College of Political Technologists. She is also chair of the board of Trajectory Theatre and a trustee of 360Giving. 

She said: "I can't wait to join Sniffer at this time. I'm excited to be part of working towards our shared vision for a flourishing and fairer future for all in a changing climate."

Sniffer's outgoing managing director Ruth Wolstenholme said: "I am absolutely thrilled to be welcoming Jo as Sniffer’s new CEO.

“Jo brings fresh insights and experience that I’m confident will bring about a step change in Sniffer’s goal of creating a future where everyone, in every place can thrive as our climate changes."