Comic Relief Us Appoints Michele Ganeless As CEO and Alison Moore As CEO of Chief

Jan 15, 2025•6 months ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Comic Relief US

Michele Ganeless

New YorkFamilyNon Profit

Description

Comic Relief US has appointed Michele Ganeless as its new CEO, while Alison Moore has taken on the role of CEO at Chief, the largest community of senior women executives. Ganeless, a highly respected entertainment executive with extensive experience in the non-profit sector, and long-time Comic Relief US board member, will bring her leadership experience to advance the organization's mission. Moore, who has led Comic Relief US into a new era of engagement, growth, visibility, and partnerships, has transitioned to lead Chief, continuing her impactful leadership journey.

Company Information

Company

Comic Relief US

Location

New York, New York, United States

About

Comic Relief US is a nonprofit committed to breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty. It harnesses the power of entertainment to drive positive social change, mobilizing donors of all ages through powerful content-driven campaigns and new digital platforms. To date, the nonprofit has raised over $436 million, positively impacting more than 35 million children and young people in the US and around the world. Donations are invested in grantee partners and social impact programs that ensure children are safe, healthy, educated, and empowered and that address the root causes of poverty in the most impacted communities. Comic Relief US, also known as Comic Relief, Inc., is a registered U.S. 501(c)(3) public charity.

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