METRO, the London and South East-based equality and diversity charity, has announced that Marguerite McLaughlin BEM is stepping down as its Chief Executive.
Marguerite has led the charity for 10 years overseeing considerable change and growth and strengthening its governance. Under her leadership, METRO has expanded its service provision and reach considerably to provide a range of mental health, sexual health, HIV and youth services to anyone experiencing issues with gender, sexuality, identity and diversity.
Marguerite ensured that METRO was prepared for the many new funding, commissioning and strategic challenges facing the third sector. She has represented METRO locally, regionally, nationally and internationally as a strong advocate for equality and her work has been recognised through a number of awards, including the British Empire Medal earlier this year.
Shannon West, Chair of METRO’s Board of Trustees, said:
“Marguerite has led METRO for 10 years through numerous positive changes and developments and leaves us in a strong, stable position with an expansion of service types and locations and considerable growth in turnover and staff. Marguerite is leaving the organisation for family reasons and will be greatly missed by all staff, volunteers and trustees.
“METRO is unique in providing the range of services that it does – developed in response to the needs of the people and communities we work with and for. We have many important challenges ahead and we are pleased that Dr Greg Ussher is taking the reins as Acting Chief Executive pending permanent recruitment decisions.”
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