Following elections at the recent AGM, ARMA welcomed a new Chair of our board of trustees.
Speaking about his new role, ARMA Chair Chris Martey said: “I am delighted to be stepping into the role of Chair in this pivotal time for the charity, where it’s work, reach and impact is going from strength to strength. It is a privilege to be taking over the mantle from Dirk, having worked closely alongside him as Vice-Chair during the last year of his tenure.
“ARMA works tirelessly to make sure that the musculoskeletal health of the population is promoted throughout life, while also pushing for integrated approaches to MSK being included in all relevant policies. I’m deeply motivated and determined to use my skills and voice to support ARMA in progressing its priorities, as well as advocating for person-centred, evidence-informed best MSK health across the UK.
“I look forward to continuing to work with CEO Sue Brown and my fellow Trustees to enable ARMA to remain on a sustainable footing and to build on the huge successes the alliance has seen in recent years.”
Outgoing ARMA Chair Dirk Vennix added: “I am thrilled to be passing the baton onto my very able successor Chris at an exciting time for ARMA.
“Having been a Trustee for six years and for two as Chair, I have been very pleased to have been involved in helping the charity achieve sustainable growth, as reflected in higher membership, stakeholder engagement and charitable income.
“ARMA’s unwavering efforts on behalf of the MSK community also culminated in the recent delivery of the much needed Act Now Report of the Inquiry on Musculoskeletal Health Inequalities and Deprivation.
“I wish Sue, Chris, my fellow Trustees and ARMA members the very best of fortitude as they build on the sound foundations which have been laid over the last few years.”
ARMA is extremely grateful for the dedication and work that Dirk has put into ARMA as a trustee and for his leadership since becoming Chair in 2022 and we look forward to working closely with Chris in his new role to continue improving standards of care for everyone living with an MSK condition.