MacAlister, who proposed that the two bodies merge in his final recommendations to government, said it is a “great privilege” to be named as chair.
Jo Casebourne, who has been chief executive of the EIF since August 2017, will lead the merged organisation as chief executive.
It is currently known under its working title What Works for Early Intervention and Children’s Social Care.
Casebourne said it “will continue to work closely with leaders and decision-makers across national and local government and wider public services to generate and share ‘what works’ evidence and support their efforts to provide excellent, effective support to children and families”.
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