Welcoming Nick Canning as The Huracan Foundation's New Chair

At The Huracan Foundation, we are thrilled to announce the appointment of Nick Canning as our new Chair, succeeding Ian Milligan, whose six years of extraordinary leadership have left an indelible mark on our organisation. This transition marks a new chapter in our mission to empower communities through education and football.

Celebrating Ian Milligan’s transformative leadership

Ian Milligan’s tenure as Chair has been nothing short of exceptional. Over six years, he has driven The Huracan Foundation to unprecedented heights. Under his leadership, we improved governance, built a robust team, and expanded our reach across the globe. Projects in Uganda 🇺🇬, Mexico 🇲🇽, Armenia 🇦🇲, Nigeria 🇳🇬, and even the Himalayas of India 🇮🇳 and Nepal 🇳🇵 stand as testaments to his vision and commitment.

During his time as Chair, we significantly increased funding, enabling us to support 42 projects across 17 countries, positively impacting the lives of more than 4,000 children. Ian also played a pivotal role in celebrating our tenth anniversary in Buenos Aires, where over 30 leaders from nine countries joined for an inspiring week in the football-loving city where The Huracan Foundation began.

"The idea of helping Henry and the rest of The Huracan Foundation team six years ago was one I couldn't resist. Anyone who knows me knows I'm passionate about the mix of sport, education, and its social impact. Time flies, and it proved to be one of my best decisions to get involved. For me, Huracan has always been about delivering impact for those 4,000+ children, but that only happens through the outstanding project leaders we've supported—some of the most inspiring teachers I've been privileged to meet."

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Ian for his energy, optimism, and unwavering commitment, which have laid a strong foundation for the future.

Introducing Nick Canning: A visionary leader for the next era

Taking up the baton is Nick Canning, whose impressive background in leadership and education uniquely positions him to steer The Huracan Foundation to even greater achievements. Prior to founding Kizazi, Nick spent over eight years as Chief Operating Officer at Teach For All, a global network fostering leadership in education across 50 countries. During his tenure, he managed organisational performance and worked closely with the CEO, Board, and local partners to build a strong culture and strategic vision.

Before Teach For All, Nick held several prominent roles, including Deputy Director and Head of the Education Team in the UK Prime Minister's Strategy Unit, Senior Education Adviser at the UK Treasury, and economist for the Britain in Europe campaign. A graduate of the University of Oxford in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Nick is also a Board member of Literacy Pirates. He lives in London with his wife, Fiona, and sons, Isaac and Gabriel.

Looking Forward

As Nick steps into this role, The Huracan Foundation remains committed to promoting equal opportunities, empowering communities, and leveraging football as a catalyst for learning and transformation. With his wealth of experience and vision, Nick is poised to build on Ian’s legacy, ensuring the Foundation continues to grow and impact more lives.

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