Mark Vaudin, PhD, has been announced as the new CEO of the Animal Health Trust (AHT). He will take the reins from current CEO, Peter Webbon, DVM, at the end of September.

Vaudin, who is currently deputy chief executive and head of research at the charity, is looking forward to the challenge of leading the organization into 2014 and beyond.

“I have been a part of the AHT team for nine years and am delighted to be taking on the leadership of an organization that I know makes such a difference to the health and welfare of companion animals,” Vaudin said. “I am, like everyone at the AHT, committed to fighting disease and injury in animals, which as a charity is what we exist to do. It has been a pleasure working with Peter Webbon and under my leadership, I’m determined that we will continue to make significant scientific and clinical advances that will have a major impact on the lives of all companion animals and their owners.”

Webbon added, “Leading an organization like the Animal Health Trust, which has such a passionate team of staff and delivers so much for animals across the world, has been both demanding and incredibly satisfying. I am grateful for the commitment, loyalty and hard work of all the staff at the AHT, and extend grateful thanks to all of our supporters who make what we do possible. I wish Mark, and everyone at the AHT, all the best for the future