John Kelly, the new CEO of The National Heart Foundation, is a man who has worn many hats throughout his varied career as in the NFP sector.

Kelly has been in his new role for three weeks and is enjoying every moment of it.

“Because we are a national organisation, I am still meeting with everyone after three weeks,” Kelly told Third Sector in a recent podcast.

“I am still on a learning curve,” he said.

Kelly said his experience working as both a Nurse and Lawyer helps him in various ways with his new leadership role.

“We have just launched our Big Heart Appeal- our particular focus is on sudden cardiac death- having a clinical background helps me to have that broad conversation,” he said.

Listen to the podcast below to find out more about Kelly’s first three weeks in the job and his future plans for the organisation.