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

I work with organisations to realise and define their vision, purpose and values - often with a focus on equality and inclusion