Leaving Statement - Blesma Chief Executive

I am writing to let you know that our Chief Executive, Jon Bryant, is leaving the Charity after just over three years in the role. As you are aware, Jon has helped steer Blesma through the Covid pandemic while strengthening a number of our policies and practices in support of our Members. 

He leaves the organisation in great shape, with an excellent reputation across the sector for knowing its Members personally, reinforcing the friendships between them, representing their interests and quickly providing expert advice and assistance.  Whilst we are disappointed to see him leave the Association, we are very grateful for the way he has steered Blesma through a particularly challenging period and set us up for the next phase of our development as a charity. 

Jon is planning to remain in post while the Association conducts its search for a new Chief Executive over the Summer. That search will begin imminently and will include our own membership. After leaving Blesma he intends to make up for lost time with his family and seek out a role delivering support in person.

Best wishes,

Gen Sir Adrian Bradshaw, Chairman