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Nominees Biographical Notes Nigel Henderson, Chief Executive, Penumbra Nigel has been Chief Executive of Penumbra since 1999 and has extensive knowledge of managing, developing and delivering services within the field of mental health. He has represented CCPS on many cross sector working groups and was Convener of CCPS Board until 2007. He is also on the Management Committee of the VSSSWU and co-chairs the Service Development Change Programme which the government instigated in the wake of the 21st Century Social Work Review. Linda Headland, Director, ELCAP Linda has been a CCPS board member since 2000 and represented CCPS on the Scottish Executive’s Adult Support and Protection Bill Steering Group. She has 19 years’ experience as a director of ELCAP. In that time, she has managed and developed the transition from provision of institutional care to it becoming an organisation focusing on supported living. Her knowledge and experience of learning disability issues cover not only support and care services but also the related policy and legislation. She is a member of The Same as You Implementation Group, The Lothian Learning Disability Strategy Group and the In Control Scotland Advisory Group. Kenneth Simpson, Chief Executive, VSA When Kenneth joined VSA in 2004 as Chief Executive, he brought VSA into CCPS. Prior to his joining VSA he was Deputy Director of Operations for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Kenneth’s professional background after leaving university with a BA and BSc and subsequently a Masters degree in Public Administration, was in health & social services and he is a qualified rehabilitation worker. He is also currently a member of SCVO Policy Committee. Dana O’Dwyer, Chief Executive, The Mungo Foundation Dana was appointed to the post of Chief Executive of the Mungo Foundation in January 2005. Having previously worked with both Greater Glasgow NHS Board and Strathclyde Council as well as several voluntary sector organisations, Dana can offer a wide perspective on many of the issues confronting CCPS Membership, including. an extensive knowledge of community care policy, public procurement and practice issues which has been gained from her work in service commissioning, delivery and development within both the statutory and voluntary sectors. TMF work with people with a wide range of needs –which gives her a breadth of experience and knowledge of the issues involved. Dana is also a member of the Institute of Leadership and Management. Addie Stevenson, Chief Executive, Aberlour Child Care Trust Addie has wide experience within children and family services and can contribute effectively to a range of advisory groups and committees on issues which affect this group, particularly with regard to drug & alcohol issues. She is also qualified and experienced in human resource management and during her time with ADSW developed a framework for people management within social care. While working in England, Addie was involved with Best Value reviews, developing e-government and other initiatives to progress the government’s modernisation agenda. Addie is also on the board of the Glasgow Simon Community and the VSSSWU Management Committee. Austen Smyth, Chief Executive, The Richmond Fellowship Scotland Austen is Chief Executive of the largest social care provider in Scotland and brings considerable knowledge of the issues facing voluntary sector organisation. He is keen to support the promotion of skill sharing and co-operation on issues of common concern within the membership. He is also a member of the Housing Support Enabling Unit Committee and regards this as an important link between the Unit and CCPS. Anne Houston, Chief Executive, CHILDREN 1st Anne became Chief Executive of CHILDREN 1st in 2007 and has a wealth of experience within the provision of services for children, young people and families. She has been involved with and is widely knowledgeable about public policy, strategic planning and negotiating with government at all levels. She is also experienced in dealing with the media. Anne has held office on the Boards of SPPA, ACOSVO and SACR and is currently Vice Chair of Stop It Now! Scotland and a Trustee of the Cattanach Charitable Trust.