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Institute appoints new chief executive

The Chartered Management Institute has appointed Ruth Spellman OBE as chief executive. She succeeds Mary Chapman, who will be leaving after nine years to pursue other professional interests.

Ruth Spellman will join the Institute in June 2008 from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, where she has been chief executive since January 2007. She previously served as chief executive of Investors in People UK and HR Director for the NSPCC.

Commenting on Ruth's appointment, Sir John Sunderland, president of the Chartered Management Institute, said: "With management and leadership skills high on the Boardroom agenda, Ruth is joining us at an exciting time.

"Her experience in the area of people development makes her ideally placed to lead the Institute's drive for more professional management that will benefit the long-term performance and productivity of UK organisations."

Ruth Spellman said: "I am delighted to be appointed to this role at such a critical time for the development of the UK's future leaders. It is a great honour to play a part in the growth of individuals whose impact will be felt across the UK's economy."

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