Choices Rehabs has announced the appointment of Kendra Gray as its new Strategic Chair, succeeding John Aizlewood following his retirement from the role.
The appointment marks a significant moment for Choices Rehabs, the network of 24 independent residential rehabilitation providers committed to improving access to high-quality addiction treatment and recovery services across England.
John Aizlewood has played a pivotal role in strengthening collaboration across the residential rehabilitation sector and has been instrumental in raising awareness of the life-changing impact of residential treatment. Members of Choices Rehabs would like to thank him for his commitment, leadership and dedication and wish him a long and happy retirement.
Kendra Gray brings extensive experience in the addiction recovery field, having dedicated more than two decades to supporting and developing residential and community-based recovery services. As Chief Executive Officer of The BAC O’Connor Centre, she has been a passionate advocate for recovery, innovation and partnership working across the sector.
Penny Williams, Chair of Choices Rehabs and CEO of Kenward Trust, said: ‘On behalf of all our members, I would like to thank John for the outstanding contribution he has made to Choices Rehabs and the wider residential rehabilitation sector. His leadership, commitment and passion have helped strengthen our collective voice at a time when residential treatment has never been more important.
We are delighted to welcome Kendra as our new Strategic Chair. Kendra brings a wealth of experience, credibility and energy to the role, and her longstanding commitment to recovery and residential rehabilitation makes her exceptionally well placed to lead Choices Rehabs into its next chapter. We look forward to working together to continue championing the value of residential treatment and improving opportunities for people seeking recovery.’
Kendra Gray said: ‘I am honoured to take on the role of Strategic Chair for Choices Rehabs. Residential rehabilitation provides hope, recovery and a future for thousands of people every year, and I am passionate about ensuring these services remain accessible and understood within the wider treatment system.
I would like to pay tribute to John for his dedicated leadership and the strong foundations he has helped create. I look forward to working with colleagues across Choices Rehabs to strengthen partnerships, engage with commissioners and policymakers, and continue demonstrating the vital contribution residential rehabilitation makes to recovery across England.’
Choices Rehabs represent a number of independent UK Addiction Treatment Centres offering a wide range of treatment options across the UK. Find out more at: choicesrehabs.com