28 February 2023 - The Mission to Seafarers has announced that its new Secretary General will be Peter Rouch. Peter will succeed Andrew Wright, who will retire from the role in September this year, after almost twelve years of leading the organisation.
Peter Rouch has been appointed to the role by the Board of The Mission to Seafarers after a thorough search process. He will join the Mission on 1st July, enabling a period of handover between himself and Andrew.
Commenting on Peter's appointment and the change in leadership later this year, Tom Boardley, Chairman of The Mission to Seafarers, said:
"We are delighted that Peter is joining the Mission and look forward to welcoming him in July. Our current Secretary General, Andrew Wright, has done so much to develop and transform the Mission during his tenure and we owe him a debt of gratitude for his leadership for more than a decade. We are confident that Peter will maintain this momentum and build on our vital role as a leading provider of maritime welfare support for seafarers around the globe."
Speaking on his appointment as the Mission's next Secretary General, Venerable Dr Peter Rouch said:
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