Archway, a parent-led local charity dedicated to providing care and support to children and adults with learning disabilities and their families across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, is delighted to announce the appointment of Iain McKenna as its new chief executive officer.
Iain brings extensive experience in strategic leadership and operational management from previous roles in the third sector and regional radio where he managed multi-million-pound revenue streams, maintained agile and responsive operations, enhanced efficiency, and fostered innovation in high performing teams.
In this role, Iain is responsible for guiding Archway towards achieving its mission and strategic goals, cultivating partnerships and ensuring the effective management of resources to drive the charity’s growth.
Commenting on the appointment, Iain said: "I am honoured to join Archway, an organisation with a long-standing commitment to supporting individuals with learning disabilities and their families. I look forward to learning from the incredible team at Archway and working with them to continue delivering high-quality, personalised care; exploring new opportunities to enhance our services, and raise awareness of Archway’s impact in the community."
Iain McKenna
Amanda McCulloch, chief executive at TMM Executive, managed this critical leadership search for Archway, “Comprehensively understanding the organisational needs and developing a clear role description and compelling candidate profile facilitated the targeted search for potential applicants. I focused on values-driven leadership and the vision, skills and passion to drive Archway forward while maintaining its strong family ethos and community focus. Iain stood out as an exceptional candidate perfectly aligned with Archway’s mission to be a recognised leader in best practices supporting people with learning disabilities. His financial and operational acumen will ensure Archway continues to thrive and serve families in the best possible way, now and into the future."
Archway was founded in 1986 by a group of parents seeking respite care for their children with learning disabilities. Over the past forty years, it has grown to offer a range of community-based services, including permanent care, residential respite breaks, holiday respite breaks, emergency respite, and day activities.
For more information about Archway and its services, please visit www.archway.org.uk.