1. Press Release: David Nussbaum takes the lead of Shelter
London, United Kingdom, 2nd March 2015- Housing and homelessness fundraising charity,
Shelter, today announced David Nussbaum as its new CEO for England.
David Nussbaum will be based in Shelter’s London office, administrating the fundraising
activities of the organisation as well as maximizing the charity’s value. Nussbaum brings 20
years of experience in the domain to Shelter, having previously worked for Oxfam, Low
Carbon Accelerator and Shared Interest Society Ltd. He is currently leading and managing
WWF-UK and has been doing so for the past 8 years, chairing the international WWF
Network's Global Climate and Energy Initiative. Furthermore, David Nussbaum has been
collaborating with Transparency International UK as Chair of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committees for over 2 years which made him aware of various social issues.
“2015 will be a special year and extraordinarily busy one for housing charities!”, Nussbaum
declares. “Being interested in saving the environment, fighting housing problems is of major
importance to me and nothing less. England is now facing increased homelessness issues and
Shelter manages to help millions of people every year, offering professional advice and care. I
believe Shelter can achieve something momentous for how humanity co-exists; this is why I
am thrilled to join its aims and lead it forward!”
David Nussbaum will oversee and ensure Shelter continues, improves and implements its
campaigns against homelessness, by building on and dispensing further goals to be achieved.
Due to his economy related experience, David will also advance Shelter’s fundraising and
legal strategies, as well as its publications.
"More people are using our services than ever before. It is a hugely challenging time and we
trust David for his skills, previous experience in related fields, involvement and understanding
of the situation!” - Campbell Robb, former Chief Executive of Shelter
Shelter is one step closer to win the battle against homelessness. With the kind request to
forward the message to readers.
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2. About Shelter
Shelter is an official charity which deals with bad housing issues and ultimately aims to end homelessness in
England and Scotland. Its strategies include advising people in need and help them in various ways, offering
professional care and support.Partners include Shelter Cymru (Wales) and Housing Rights Service (Northern
Island). Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness and campaigns
to prevent it in the first place. With the belief that everyone should have a home, the charity is closer to
achieving its goals.
More information:
Supporter Helpdesk 0300 330 1234
Fax 0344 515 2973.
Email info@shelter.org.uk
David Nussbaum
https://uk.linkedin.com/pub/david-nussbaum/0/757/a38
http://www.una.org.uk/content/david-nussbaum-biography
Ioana-Lorena Grosu
Ioana.grosu10@gmail.com