Simon Morrison is Chief Executive Officer of the British Association of Dermatologists, the UK’s leading organisation for dermatology, where he works with government, clinicians and patient bodies to help improve the quality and delivery of dermatological care, education and research.
Prior to this, Simon held senior leadership roles at Nesta, including Deputy Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer, with responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of a £400m global innovation foundation. This included leading the development and delivery of three editions of Futurefest, the international festival of innovation.
Simon’s career spans leadership positions across the public, charity and professional membership sectors, including roles at the Home Office, HM Treasury, and the National Trust.
He has also served as a board member of Nesta Italia and States of Change in Australia, contributing to international work on public and social innovation.
With a background in communications, strategy and organisational leadership, Simon brings extensive experience of leading complex organisations, driving innovation, and shaping policy and practice at a national and international level.
