The Management Executive | NOAH Enterprise

The Leadership team

Jo Anderson

Chief Executive Officer / Director of People

Jo is an experienced leader in HR, driving diversity, inclusion, engagement, and cultural change across complex organisations. Known for challenging the status quo, she takes a pragmatic approach to solving core people challenges. As CEO (Interim) , Jo leads our people function, focusing on team stability and fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Dave Buttress

Director of Income Generation/ Deputy Chief Executive

With 35+ years in retail, Dave will lead NOAH’s income generation, focusing on expanding our retail offering. His experience spans both commercial and charity sectors, including roles at The Air Ambulance Service, Woodgreen, Iceland, Tesco, and the Company Shop Group. Dave excels in building effective teams and refining retail infrastructure, and his expertise will drive growth and innovation, ensuring sustainable income to support NOAH’s mission for years to come.

Robert Goodliffe

Director of Welfare Services

Rob leads NOAH’s Welfare Services, focused on enhancing and expanding support for the homeless community. With extensive experience in services for individuals with complex needs, including roles in prison services, education, and managing homeless services across three counties, Rob has been instrumental in designing tailored support for those facing homelessness.

Anne Marie Bennett

Finance Director

An experienced Finance Director – Anne Marie has over 30 years’ experience working in large multinational groups, small privately owned businesses, international joint ventures and charities. A significant proportion of her career has been in manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, electronics and defence businesses with long-term contracts where strong bid management, project reporting, and understanding profitability and risk is paramount. She has worked in areas as diverse as children’s animation, licensing and merchandising and higher education. In addition to strategic, operational and commercial responsibilities in numerous Finance Director roles, Anne Marie has experience in MBO’s, VC/PE fundraising, due diligence, acquisitions, and disposals.

Jacob Duffy

Operations Director

Jacob is NOAH’s Operations Director, supporting the smooth running of the organisation and helping teams turn ideas into practical action. His role brings together operations, communications, events, digital systems and organisational development, with a focus on making sure NOAH has the right tools, processes and support in place to do its work well.

Jacob has experience across the charity sector, training, marketing, events and business management. He is passionate about people, problem-solving and finding better ways of working, all with the aim of helping NOAH continue to grow its impact across the community.

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