Following 23 years in the position as CEO of afpop, Michael Reeve is stepping down to enjoy a very well-deserved retirement, while our Editor, Daisy Sampson, who has been in the role since 2019, will be moving to afpop to take up the position.

Michael Reeve said: “It is time for me to move on after 23 years at afpop, during which I have been able to offer help and support to our members, while also working to grow the association into the success it is today.

“I am looking forward to welcoming Daisy, complete with all her skills, to the role of CEO of afpop, and I believe that she will be able to move afpop forward into the future. I have personally known Daisy for many years and believe that her skills in journalism and investigative nature make her the ideal candidate for dealing with the authorities, whilst also using her contacts and experience to expand the range of benefits offered to afpop members.

“I am very proud of all I have been able to achieve during my time at afpop but I am delighted that Daisy will be taking over, and I know that when I hand over the keys to afpop that the association will be in very safe hands”.

The Portugal News wishes Michael the best of luck for the future and Daisy every success in her new role, and hopes to be able to continue a very positive relationship with afpop into the future.

Speaking of her time at The Portugal News, Daisy said: “While I am very excited to take on the new role at afpop, it is with a heavy heart that I leave the newspaper and the incredible team I have worked with over the years.

“Since being appointed as Editor, I have seen the newspaper go through an amazing transformation and the paper is today, I believe, the best it has ever been, thanks to innovative new ideas, moving further into the digital sphere, and the dedication and professionalism of the team as a whole.

“I can’t wait to take on the challenge at afpop and hope to be able to bring some exciting new ideas to the table, and I am sure that The Portugal News will continue to go from strength to strength.”

Richard Clingen the CEO and Owner of The Portugal News, said: “We wish Daisy all the best in her new role, where we are sure she will thrive and strive to provide a fantastic service to afpop members. She has been such a key asset to The Portugal News and I am confident afpop will find the same”.

If you are interested in applying for the exciting and challenging role of Editor at The Portugal News, then please send your full CV and a covering letter to jobs@theportugalnews.com. Full details of the role can be found in this week's printed edition of the newspaper on page 27 or see the details below.

Credits: TPN; Author: The Portugal News;