Rachel Stevenson appointed as CEO of Mercy Hospital Foundation

The Mercy Hospital Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Rachel Stevenson as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Bringing nearly 30 years of experience in the voluntary sector, Rachel is a highly accomplished senior leader with a deep commitment to driving positive change.

Rachel began her career in London and has championed causes across disability, social disadvantage, Black & Minority Ethnic issues, and homelessness. For the past 23 years, she has served as Director of Fundraising at Cork Simon Community where she was also a member of the Senior Management Team.  She played a pivotal role in transforming lives through her leadership and  partnership-based approach to affecting social change.

Rachel is committed to building capacity within the not-for-profit sector and has volunteered on the Boards of various charities over the years.  She is currently Chair of Charities Institute Ireland’s Munster Fundraisers Network, further demonstrating her dedication to the nonprofit sector.

On her appointment, Rachel said: "I am honoured to join such an incredible organisation and look forward to contributing to the vital work of my colleagues - our Foundation team, our voluntary Board of Directors, and the Mercy University Hospital staff. Together, we will continue to ensure that the people of Cork have access to the highest quality healthcare through ‘The Mercy’.”

Welcoming Rachel to the role, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Mercy Hospital Foundation, Eoin Tobin said: "We are thrilled to have Rachel join the Mercy Hospital Foundation as CEO. Her extensive experience, passion for making a difference, and strong leadership skills make her the ideal person to drive our mission forward. We look forward to working with her to continue supporting the incredible work of ‘The Mercy’."

For more information on the work of the Mercy Hospital Foundation, visit www.mercyhospitalfoundation.ie.