Gilbert steps down from Board of Deputies role
Email from Chief Executive Michael Wegier confirms change
Andrew Gilbert has stepped down from his role at the Board Of Deputies as an Honorary Officer, it has been confirmed.
One of three vice-presidents of the Board of Deputies, it was unclear why Gilbert had resigned mid-term from the role on Tuesday.
An email from chief executive Michael Wegier stated:”Andrew Gilbert has decided to step down as an Honorary Officer.
“We thank him for all his hard work on behalf of the Board of Deputies, and we wish him well for the future.
“We are grateful to Divisional Vice Chair Judith Prinsley for assuming responsibility as an interim Honorary Officer and as interim Chair of the Board’s Security, Resilience and Cohesion Division.
“We will hold a by-election for a new Honorary Officer at the beginning of March. Details will be sent out next week.”
Gilbert, a former president of the Reform movement and former co-chair of the London Jewish Forum, was elected in May 2024.
Jewish News approached the popular communal figure for comment.
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