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13 October 2008

Andrew Flanagan has been appointed new Chief Executive of the NSPCC it was announced today. Mr Flanagan, who succeeds Dame Mary Marsh, will start his appointment on 5th January 2009.

Mr Flanagan, 52, who is married with three children, spent ten years as Chief Executive of the Scottish Media Group where he also held the post of Group Finance Director. His previous roles have included senior positions at PA Consulting, IT and Telecoms company, Nynex, professional services firm, Pricewaterhouse Coopers and ITT Europe. He is currently Chairman of Heritage House, a privately held publishing investment company.

Sir Christopher Kelly, Chairman of the NSPCC, said: "We are delighted Andrew is joining us. He has an impressive business track record and a range of experience covering media, telecoms, finance and IT.

"He has shown significant skill in managing large organisations through periods of change. In today's challenging times I am confident he will continue to build on the NSPCC's proud history of helping vulnerable children."

Mr Flanagan said: "I am delighted to be taking-up this position at the NSPCC, which is a hugely respected organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring a new perspective to child protection while keeping focus on the ultimate goal of ending cruelty to children.

"This is a big challenge in testing times and we will need the continuing support of the public to help improve the lives of many thousands of children who look to the NSPCC when they have no one else to turn to."

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Notes to Editors

The NSPCC is the UK's leading children's charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children. The NSPCC's purpose is to end cruelty to children FULL STOP. Its vision is of a society where all children are loved, valued and able to fulfil their potential. The NSPCC runs 180 projects and services across the United Kingdom and Channel Islands, including ChildLine, the UK's free, confidential 24-hour helpline for children and young people. The NSPCC helps over 10,000 children and their families every year.