New chairperson takes the reins at Rand Aid
“I’m not sure if humour can be described as a leadership quality, but I do subscribe to it in abundance.”
Paul Carter, a long-standing member of Rand Aid Association’s board of directors, was elected as board chairperson.
Paul, who officially joined the board in April 2014, has served as the deputy chairperson since late 2019.
The Parktown North resident was voted in as chairperson on April 13.
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“In 2014, I was approached to join the board by Pat Abrahams, a former chairperson. In addition, I worked many years with the late Peter Clucas, who served on the board for decades.
“After telling me the long history of the great work Rand Aid has delivered to the community, and then seeing it for myself after a day-long tour with former CEO Rae Brown, it felt right to commit to giving my service to an organisation that strives to uplift the welfare of those in need,” said Paul.
Paul sees Rand Aid as a well-run organisation led by a highly experienced and long-serving executive team, and said the board’s role is wholly strategic.
“My day-to-day involvement will be limited to a sounding board. As and when required, the model of the organisation is such that the net revenue generated from the reselling of life right homes, from our three retirement villages, can be directed towards the substantial welfare side of the business,” he explained.
Rand Aid recently acquired a substantial piece of land adjoining the Glendower Golf Course.
The association plans to build a fourth life right village to sustain and enhance the revenue side of the model.
“The board has already spent many hours analysing this future investment and I’m sure there will be many more to come. I would think this would form a key time and mind space for me over the next few years,” said Paul.
When it comes to his leadership philosophy, Paul strives to ‘come to a conclusion, preferably with everyone on onboard’ above all else.
“As consensus is not always achievable, but an ability to listen and adapt is key.
“I’m not sure if humour can be described as a leadership quality, but I do subscribe to it in abundance,” he joked.
Rand Aid CEO Peter Quinn congratulated Paul on his new role.
“Paul has worked with the organisation for several years and has a wealth of knowledge about Rand Aid and our vision, mission and values.
“We are extremely grateful for his commitment and dedication to the organisation as a whole, our residents and our employees.
“The board, executive management and I look forward to taking Rand Aid into the future with Paul at the helm.”
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