Jimmy Innes
Co-opted Officer
What is a Co-opted Officer?
Co-opted Officers support our organisation to develop our strategy, oversee the performance of the organisation and help to promote, advocate for and develop our network.
Who is Jimmy Innes?
Jimmy has served as a leader in many disability focused non-profits and charities
He is currently the Chief Executive of Lepra, a UK charity fighting leprosy in India and Bangladesh.
Previously, Jimmy was the CEO of Action on Disability and Development (ADD), an international charity working for disability rights and inclusion in five countries in Africa and Asia.
Before that, he worked in maternal, reproductive, and newborn health in Africa and Asia at Options Consultancy Services. He also served as Country Director for BBC Media Action in Tanzania and Restless Development in Uganda.