Employers' Forum on Disability strengthens board
24th April 2007
Employers' Forum on Disability (EFD) is delighted to announce two new board members.
Sally Davis, Chief Portfolio Officer for BT and Christopher Rawstron, Vice President of Operations at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) join the EFD, following on from Royal Mail Chief Executive Adam Crozier's appointment as Chairman.
Sally Davis
Sally Davis, Chief Portfolio Officer for BT says: "I am delighted on behalf of BT to be involved with EFD. They do a fantastic job working with employers across the UK to recognise the value and get the best out of attracting and retaining a diverse workforce."
Christopher Rawstron
Christopher Rawstron, President of Operations at InterContinental Hotels Group says: "I am delighted to have been appointed to the Board of such a dynamic and focused organisation, and I look forward to the opportunity of championing further positive change for people with disabilities.
Susan Scott-Parker, Chief Executive of EFD says: "We are extremely pleased that Sally and Christopher have strengthened our board.
"In doing so they demonstrate a top-level commitment to disability confidence and we look forward to working with them in the future."
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Notes to editors
Media enquiries, please contact:
Liz Nightingale, Communications Manager
Employers' Forum on Disability
Email: liz.nightingale@efd.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7403 3020
About Employers' Forum on Disability
Employers' Forum on Disability is the employers' organisation focused on disability as it affects employers and service providers. With over 400 members, EFD represents organisations that employ around 20 per cent of the UK workforce.Since its establishment in 1991, EFD has worked closely with government and other stakeholders, sharing best practice to make it easier to employ disabled people and serve disabled customers.