Greg Fleming appointed as CEO of The Parenting Place

“It’s true. Family really is everything”, says newly appointed CEO of The Parenting Place, Greg Fleming, echoing the organisation’s motto. “I was the General Manager of The Parenting Place from 1997 until 2001. I had intended to spend just one year in the role helping to build the organisation before returning to the world of finance but the impact I witnessed The Parenting Place having on families – including my own – convinced me that this is how I wanted to spend my life. In the years since I have sought to do similar things in the other organisations I have been involved with: delivering the ideas, formational education and practical support that shapes lives and communities. Because it has been so important in my own life, it is a huge pleasure and privilege to come back to The Parenting Place.”

Most recently Greg Fleming has been CEO of the Venn Foundation which he co-founded to provide unique educational opportunities for young adults keen to be involved in social innovation. He also co-founded and chairs Te Whakaora Tangata, which works with hundreds of people in poverty, rebuilding their lives through counselling and practical support. Greg co-founded and led the Maxim Institute for 12 years, a public-policy think tank which has researched a raft of issues such as taxation, education, justice and welfare.

As well as 20 years experience of leadership in not-for-profit organisations, Greg has also worked in accounting and marketing in London and New Zealand.

Greg is married to Kirsty who has been extensively involved in The Parenting Place herself as a facilitator for Toolbox parenting groups. They and their five children are all actively involved in their local school community, church and sport.

Ends

© Scoop Media