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The IFT appoints a new CEO

Written by IFT on March 24, 2019

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The IFT, the leading membership group for individuals and businesses specialising in working to rapidly transform organisations and support those in distress, has appointed Milly Camley as CEO with effect from 4th March.

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The board has undertaken a rigorous and competitive process, with a number of high calibre candidates applying. Joining the IFT at a time of strength as an organisation and during a period of opportunities for the turnaround market, Milly will be focusing on adding value to both Members and Partners, building on our high-quality membership offer, robust governance and strong relationships forged in recent years.

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Milly has enjoyed a successful career in board level roles in complex organisations, leading large-scale operations and strategic functions, notably stakeholder relations spanning from the senior judiciary to regulators and corporates. In consultancy, she has advised organisations at board and executive level and delivered transformational change in national organisations and large service providers.

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A seasoned PR and stakeholder management professional, she has worked within and advised membership organisations, focusing on member engagement, strategic partnerships and developing valued propositions.

Steve Swayne, Chairman of the IFT said: “Milly joins us as CEO at a time of good health and focus on value for our membership. She brings a wealth of experience in operational delivery, organisational strategy and stakeholder relations and is therefore well placed to ensure that we work with members and partners to grasp new opportunities and extend our member reach”.

Turnaround, the economy and people

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60K Jobs

Members of The IFT saved an estimated almost 60,000 jobs in 2024-25.

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£2.8 Billion

IFT members helped add £2.8 billion in shareholder value in 2024-25.

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80% busier/as busy

IFT members report high demand for turnaround support.

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60%

Nearly 60% of stressed companies don’t know they are in trouble until it is too late.

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