Mental health and wellbeing charity appoints new CEO

The Kaleidoscope Plus Group Charity has announced that Calum Nisbet has joined the organisation as its new CEO, replacing Monica Shafaq, who has served as CEO for several years.

A well-known figure within the West Midlands, Calum (pictured) is a commercially driven professional with a track record of delivering growth in a variety of sectors, including corporate, charity, not for profit, hospitality, and membership organisations. His career includes working with the CBSO (City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra) and the Library of Birmingham Trust, as well as leading the Institute of Directors (IoD) for the West Midlands and holding the role of commercial director with the Black Country Chamber of Commerce.

A strategic collaborator, Calum is experienced in forging partnerships with multiple stakeholders, creating synergy generating relationships and developing cross sector networks. He has worked closely with Local Authorities, LEPs and the Regional Combined Authority, as well as BEIS and other Government departments.

A strong advocate for social inclusion, he has managed and collaborated on projects that support Veterans, Ex-Offenders, those with Mental Health issues and the younger generation. He is also an experienced non-executive director and committee member, supporting organisations such as the Heart of England Community Foundation, the Windsor Academy Trust, CSR City and the WMRFCA. In previous roles he was a member of the West Midlands Development Council for both The Prince’s Trust and the medical research charity DEBRA.

“We are thrilled to welcome Calum Nisbet as our new CEO” said the Board of Directors. “His extensive experience in business development and relationship management, combined with his passion for social inclusion, make him the perfect candidate to lead our organisation into the future. We are confident that he will continue to build on the impressive legacy that Monica Shafaq has created during her tenure with us.”

For any further information contact: pressoffice@kaleidoscopeplus.org.uk