NCVO has confirmed the appointment of Saskia Konynenburg as Interim Chief Executive from 1 August 2025.
NCVO has announced that Saskia Konynenburg will take on the role of Interim Chief Executive from 1 August. She steps up from her current position as Executive Director of Voice and Impact, where she has led NCVO’s communications, influencing and insight work.
Her appointment follows the announcement that current CEO Sarah Elliott will leave NCVO this summer to become CEO of Shelter.
The formal, open recruitment process for a new permanent Chief Executive launched in May and applications have now closed. The process is being overseen by NCVO’s Board of Trustees and supported by David Fielding MBE, Managing Partner at Attenti.
Saskia will be supported by a transition team of longstanding and newly appointed executive directors:
Together, the team will lead delivery of NCVO’s strategic priorities and ensure continued service to its 17,000 members and partners across the sector.
