Two new members have been appointed to the board of a charity set up to help people with physical and intellectual disabilities, it was announced yesterday.Heather Bean and Lloyd Holder joined the team at WindReach, which offers therapeutic and educational experiences at its outdoor centre in Warwick.Ms Bean is a human resource and operations specialist who has spent 14 years at Stockton Reinsurance, as well as spells as head of operations at the Bermuda Business Development Agency and at investment management firm Pimco. Mr Holder’s background is in IT services and security. He has more than ten years of experience at Renaissance Re and almost a decade at the Bermuda Hospitals Board.The charity said yesterday: “Following the non-profit’s AGM in March, the world plunged into turmoil with the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. “The board has been working through the process of navigating the crisis during a transition in leadership with outgoing executive director Chrissie Kempe handing over the reins to incoming executive director Tina Nash.”Ross Webber, the deputy chairman at WindReach and chairman of its nomination committee, added: “During such a challenging period, it was a tremendous boon for us to welcome directors of the calibre of Heather and Lloyd. “I have had the pleasure of working with Heather before and she brings a wealth of empathy and compassion to sit alongside her expertise and acumen in HR, employment practices and organisational development. “Heather hit the ground running with WindReach and has already proved to be an invaluable resource. “I have known Lloyd for many years and his expertise in IT, cybersecurity and technology, as well as his understanding of working within a health and therapeutic environment, is a great fit for WindReach. “Lloyd’s continuing development in corporate governance, coupled with his experience with the Institute of Directors make him an ideal resource for WindReach.” Ms Bean said: “I am excited to join WindReach’s seasoned board of directors and am deeply honoured to serve its stakeholders.” Mr Holder added: “I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of this esteemed board of directors.“I look forward to the great work that we will do together for the community of Bermuda.” Stewart Ritchie, the chairman of the board, said: “We are always open to welcoming new directors who can help strengthen and develop WindReach.”