We’re delighted to announce that Nirmalan Kugathasan has been formally appointed by Share’s trustees as Interim Chief Executive for six months from Friday 3rd April. He succeeds our current Chief Executive, Abi Carter, who will be leaving at the beginning of April to become Chief Executive of St Luke’s Community Centre in Islington.  

Nirmalan is currently Share’s Chief Finance and Operating Officer and has overseen Share’s finances since 2007. After establishing a stable operating base by 2013, he has since overseen strong financial growth, with turnover increasing from £668K in 2013 to £2.3 million this year. 

Nirmalan said, ‘It is a real privilege to step into the role of Interim Chief Executive at Share, an organisation that has been such an important part of my professional life for many years. I’m incredibly proud of what we have achieved together, particularly our financial growth, service innovation and resilience through challenging times.  

‘Over the next six months, my focus will be on providing stability, supporting our staff team and ensuring we continue to deliver high quality, life changing opportunities for our students. Share’s values of inclusion, empowerment and support are at the heart of everything we do, and I look forward to working closely with trustees, staff, partners and supporters to build on our strong foundations and prepare the organisation for its next chapter’.  

Abi said, ‘Nirmalan has been a brilliant CFO for Share, and the trustees are confident he brings the skills and values to lead Share going forward. He and I have worked together closely for the past four years and I know how much he cares for Share, its students and staff. I wish him the very best and am sure he will thrive in what is a hugely enjoyable role’.