Fusion Maidstone wish to announce that after 18 months of dedicated service Tad Taberer is stepping down from his role as Chairman of the Board effective Monday 15th September 2025.
The Board have unanimously appointed Gary Cooke as the new Chairman.
“It has been a genuine privilege to serve as Chairman over the past eighteen months and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to contribute to Fusion’s mission during this time” said Tad “I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all trustees, past and present, for their support as well as to Sue, the Fusion staff team and our dedicated volunteers. I have full confidence in Gary and believe he is the right leader to guide Fusion into its next chapter”.
Gary brings a wealth of experience in leadership, community work and a deep rooted understanding of Fusion having been part of the charity for the past 12 years. Gary has a forward-thinking vision for Fusion.
“I am immensely proud to have been asked to become Chairman of Fusion. We have been blessed to have had so many excellent Chairs serve Fusion in recent years and I thank them all, but especially my predecessor Tad Taberer who has led Fusion so expertly and will be a tough act to follow” said Gary “As will have been noted I have been a trustee of Fusion since the beginning of 2013 and am proud of our record of community service over so many years. This is not only a reflection of the dedication of our amazing staff and volunteers but also of so many other local residents who collectively make our Park Wood a true and vibrant community. My vision for Fusion is more of the same by broadening and improving the range of services that we offer and finding ways whereby we can help to ensure the voice of the Park Wood community is clearly heard and becomes increasingly influential in local decision making. Onwards and upwards!”
This leadership transition marks a new era for Fusion as it continues on its mission.
