Becky McGregor To Succeed Nigel Hartley MBE As Mountbatten Chief Executive

Mountbatten has announced Deputy CEO, Becky McGregor, will succeed Nigel Hartley MBE as CEO of the Mountbatten Group.

After a robust external interview process, which was led by Mountbatten’s trustees

and which involved staff representatives and volunteers, the group’s former director

of operations has been appointed.

Becky will take over from Nigel, who has been Mountbatten’s CEO for a decade and will retire in September.

Becky McGregor started her career as a physiotherapist and has worked at

Mountbatten for over 20 years.

She said:

“I look forward to leading the Mountbatten Group on the next phase of its journey – it is a real honour and privilege.

"We will continue to develop ambitious plans, despite these challenging financial times and as more people need our services.

“For me, and for Mountbatten’s staff, volunteers and trustees, our focus on people and quality are key to our success.

“I am excited to further develop our links with the communities we are here to serve and support across the Isle of Wight, Southampton and large parts of Hampshire — those communities which provide us with such generous and vital support.

“I look forward to working with Mountbatten’s trustees and with Nigel, until he retires from the organisation at the end of September this year, to ensure our transition is a smooth one.”

Nigel Hartley, MBE, added:

“Becky was appointed Deputy CEO last year.

"Becoming CEO is a natural step for her, and she brings a wealth of passion, expertise and warmth to the role.

“Becky knows our organisation and communities, inside and out, and is a terrific fit for this leadership position — one that is so crucial to Mountbatten’s impact across the areas we serve.

“I am confident Becky will make an excellent and inspiring leader, across Mountbatten Hampshire and Mountbatten Isle of Wight.”

As the former Mayor of Cowes, Becky is already a well-known face on the Island.

During the Covid pandemic, she played a crucial role in ensuring Mountbatten Hampshire’s vital services continued to reach those who needed them, in extremely

challenging conditions.

Chair of Trustees, Ian Cheshire, said:

“After a demanding external process, we have appointed someone who, as Deputy CEO, has a deep understanding of Mountbatten.

“Trustees were unanimous in approving her and are convinced Becky will provide Mountbatten with the right leadership, for the next phase of our growth.

“We wholly welcome her appointment and look forward to continuing to work alongside her.”