Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone Names New Chief Executive Officer

Leon Crosby is now the chief executive. He replaces Hannah Allen. She is now at Positive Futures Liverpool. Leon used to be operations director there. He worked at the Youth Zone before this promotion.

Wayne Wild is the Youth Zone’s chair. Wayne announced Leon’s new role. Leon starts on April 1. He has worked there for over five years. Wayne thinks Leon will do great.

The Youth Zone is entering a new phase. Leon’s leadership skills impressed them. They are excited for the future. Leon cares deeply about young people. He understands the Youth Zone’s mission. Wayne believes Leon is the perfect choice.

Wayne thinks Leon will improve things further. He believes the succession plan worked well. Leon used to work at Bolton Lads and Girls Club. He started in Blackburn five years ago.

The Youth Zone is growing a lot right now. They have a big £3.1 million expansion project. The Fusebox facility is also being redone. This will improve the Youth Zone’s services.