Sylvia Brown

Chief Executive

After several years as a trustee and Chair within the RCC network, Sylvia took on the role as Chief Executive of ACRE in 2001 and hasn’t stopped since. She has a degree in mathematics and psychology. Apart from her organisational responsibilities, Sylvia is also actively involved in:

• Representing the interests of both rural communities and of RCCs in the national arena

• Working strategically with government, agencies and partners in the voluntary sector

• Contributing to the wider debate on rural issues through membership of several strategic bodies.

She brings a range of professional skills and knowledge to the work of ACRE from past experience in private sector management. She chaired the Wiltshire Rural Forum for six years and is still a parish councillor in her own community. Sylvia lives in Swindon.

Contact Sylvia on

s.brown@acre.org.uk

01285 653477 ext 207