AFM appoints Jane Nelson as new chair

CEO of The Oddfellows, Jane Nelson, was approved as the new chairperson of AFM by its members at the organisation's annual general meeting yesterday. Previously the vice-chair of AFM, she takes over from Andy Chapman, chief executive of The Exeter, who has been chairperson since 2016. Nelson joined The Oddfellows in 1995 as financial controller and was appointed to the board of directors in 2000 and progressed to the role of finance director in 2007 before becoming chief executive seven years ago. Nelson said: "I am delighted to be taking over as chair of the AFM and keen to work w...