New role for ACRE Chair,
James Blake
17 April 2026
We are delighted to share the news that our Chair, James Blake, has been appointed Chief Executive of Yorkshire Dales National Park.
James is currently Chief Executive Officer at YHA (England & Wales), where he has led the organisation through a period of significant change, and will take on his new role in September.
He will remain Chair of our Board of Trustees throughout the transition, and when he takes on his new position.
Our warmest congratulations to James at this very exciting time. We wish him every success in his new role.
James Blake,
Chair, ACRE Board of Trustees
