AN AWARD-winning chief executive of a leading Greenwich gay rights charity is stepping down after 10 years.
Marguerite McLaughlin has been recognised with the British Empire Medal as well as other awards for her work fighting for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender equality with charity METRO.
The charity, which provides mental health, sexual health, HIV and youth services across London and the South East as well as international projects, will be led by Dr Greg Ussher as acting chief executive.
Chair of METRO's Board of Trustees Shannon West said: “Marguerite has led METRO for 10 years through numerous positive changes and developments and leaves us in a strong, stable position with an expansion of service types and locations and considerable growth in turnover and staff.
“Marguerite is leaving the organisation for family reasons and will be greatly missed by all staff, volunteers and trustees.”
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