Mark Goldring: Oxfam's chief executive resigns in wake of Haiti sex scandal

Mark Goldring has been the charity's chief since 2013
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Tom Powell16 May 2018

Oxfam's chief executive has resigned from the charity in the wake of the Haiti sexual misconduct scandal.

Mark Goldring announced on Wednesday he would stand down from Oxfam GB to allow a new leader to “rebuild” the charity.

He has held the position since 2013 and will leave by the end of the year.

Mr Goldring said: "Following the very public exposure of Oxfam's past failings, we have redoubled our efforts to ensure that Oxfam is a safe and respectful place for all who have contact with us. We are now laying strong foundations for recovery.

"I think that this journey will best be led by someone bringing fresh vision and energy and making a long-term commitment to see it through."

Oxfam chairwoman Caroline Thomson said it was with "great sadness" she accepted the resignation of the man who battled the "test of a lifetime" at the charity.

Asked if the resignation is related to how he dealt with the crisis, an Oxfam spokeswoman said: "No, it's absolutely not to do with his handling at all."

Oxfam was plunged into crisis in February when it emerged some of its workers engaged in "sex parties" with prostitutes in the aftermath of 2010's earthquake in the Caribbean country.

Mr Goldring, who first worked for Oxfam as Bangladesh country director in the 1990s, will continue to lead the charity until a successor is found.

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