The Island's Safeguarding Board has appointed Lesley Walker as its new Independent Chair.
Ms Walker, a qualified social worker with 35 years safeguarding experience, will take up the post in April 2021.
She brings extensive experience of chairing Safeguarding Boards, Partnerships and panels in England and Northern Ireland.
Ms Walker said she's 'delighted' to have been offered the position.
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