From 31 March, Tanuku will take on her new role as NDNA’s executive chair, leading the strategic work of the organisation including managing key external relationships with ministers, senior officials and policy work across the UK.
Replacing Tanuku as chief executive is Tim McLachlan, who previously led the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) and the Natasha Allergy Research Foundation, which saw the implementation of Natasha’s Law on food allergies in 2021.
Outgoing chief executive Purnima Tanuku said, ‘This is an absolutely crucial time for the early years sector across the UK. We have seen unprecedented demand in delivering growing funded childcare commitments, while ensuring settings can remain sustainable and deliver the high-quality early education we all want to see.
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