Management & Leadership
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Malcolm Ozin MBE - President
In recognition of his tireless voluntary work, not just for Jewish Blind & Disabled but also for his synagogue and as senior trustee of the Cecil Rosen Trust, Malcolm was awarded a richly deserved MBE in the 2012 new year's honours list.
A businessman with long experience in the property industry, Malcolm was one of the founders of what was then the Jewish Blind and Physically Handicapped Society in 1969. Along with the late Cecil Rosen, Malcolm presided over the phenomenal growth of the charity from the opening of its first building, Cavendish House, in Dulwich in 1971 through to the opening of its seventh building, Frances & Dick James Court in 2003. Malcolm spends the majority of his week working for the charity in an entirely voluntary capacity as its President and describes this work as: "Extremely satisfying and rewarding". His greatest pleasure is: "To follow the progress of our tenants from the initial home visit and watch them blossom within the Jewish Blind & Disabled family".
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John Joseph - Chairman
John started his own company, GET, at age 16 with a loan. By 1995, when GET Group floated on the London Stock Exchange with a full listing, it had built a strong brand and was renowned for its innovation and product design. John remained Chairman until the company was acquired in November 2006 at which time the Group employed over 300 people with an turnover of almost £100m.
Jewish Blind & Disabled's founder, the late Cecil Rosen, passed away in 1994. John, who had been a Council Member for some years, was asked to become Chairman. John stated that he would take on the role of Chairman, in a voluntary capacity, on condition he was allowed to drive the charity forward to meet the demands of the community. Since 1995, 4 additional projects have been built, adding an extra 180 flats to the existing 101. -
Hazel Kaye - Chief Executive
Hazel trained and worked at Xerox (UK) as a Sales Account Manager before moving into the charity sector. Prior to joining Jewish Blind & Disabled in 2002, Hazel worked for the UJIA for 3 years, first as Major Gifts Fundraiser and then as Head of the Business Division.
In 2005, after 3 years as the charity's Campaigns Director, Hazel moved into the role of Chief Executive
