October 25th, 2022 - The British Tinnitus Association (BTA) is delighted to announce that, after a rigorous and thoughtful process, Deanne Thomas has been appointed as its new chief executive from 21 November, taking over from David Stockdale who left in June 2022 after 12 years in the role.
For the last 16 years, Deanne has led the Sailors’ Children’s Society, a national charity that provides support to children whose parent has made a living at sea or from the inland canals or rivers.
Deanne said “I am delighted to have this opportunity to lead such a fantastic team into its new chapter and to build on the support that the BTA provides to those living with tinnitus across the UK.
“Having led a family support charity for many years, I see how health conditions like this impact people, their family and life. The remarkable plans for a Tinnitus Biobank are something I’m particularly passionate about. This will advance our understanding of what causes tinnitus and I’m excited to talk to you more about this in my new role.”
Lynne Gillon, Chair of the BTA, said: “Deanne brings experience, energy and ambition to the BTA, as well as a commitment to drive forward our vision of creating a world where no one suffers with tinnitus. She has valuable leadership experience in the voluntary sector and a genuine passion for delivering quality support to the tinnitus community whilst also pushing for increased investment in tinnitus research.”
About the British Tinnitus Association
The British Tinnitus Association is an independent charity and the primary source of information for people with tinnitus. It helps to facilitate an improved quality of life for people with tinnitus through a range of support options including support groups, a helpline and its website, while also taking steps to bring forward the day when tinnitus is cured. The charity works to inform and educate medical professionals and the community on what tinnitus is and how to manage it. The British Tinnitus Association wants “a world where no one suffers from tinnitus”. It wants to find better ways to manage tinnitus and, ultimately, to help find a cure. In 2020, the publication of its Tinnitus Manifesto led to more than 130,000 people signing a petition for more funding for tinnitus research to find cures. Website: www.tinnitus.org.uk
The British Tinnitus Association is a registered charity. Registered charity number 1011145.
