Edel Harris OBE
Non-Executive Director | Mentor | Consultant
Passionate about ensuring that all people, whatever their background or ability are included, listened to and valued.
I am drawn to work where I can use my position and experience to bring about positive change.
An experienced, highly respected and influential CEO and Chair/Non-Executive Director having worked in the charity and public sectors for the majority of my career.
I have extensive experience of charity governance, and for over 15 years I have operated at CEO level most recently in a high-profile role leading a £250 million turnover organisation, employing 9,000 staff.
My main interest is as a non-executive director, mentor and consultant, focused primarily, although not exclusively, on the public and third sectors and public interest bodies.
I bring energy and focus to Boards that are ready to embark on a new strategic direction
Experience
Chair | EY Foundation
CEO | Royal Mencap Society
Independent Chair | Review of Adult Disability Payment
Chair | Aberdeen Performing Arts
Non Executive Director | National Care Group
Social Care Expert | Greybeard Healthcare
Senior Advisor | PPL
Council Member | Scottish Social Services Council
Non-Executive Director | SCDI, the Robertson Trust (part of the Edrington Group), Aberdeen Football Club Community Trust, Opportunity North East (ONE)
Awards & Accolades
OBE | 2021
Honorary Doctorate | 2018, Robert Gordon University
EY Entrepreneur of the Year | 2017
IOD Director of the Year | 2017, and a Fellow of Northeast College