Our leadership

Simon joined RNIB as Chief Executive Officer in January 2026. He leads the organisation’s strategy and direction which is designed to inspire and drive meaningful change for blind and partially sighted people. Simon is driving RNIB’s purpose and strategy forward to ensure everyone with sight loss can live the life they want to lead, without limits and that everybody cares about and prioritises eye health.

Simon has worked in the charity sector for over 25 years and, before RNIB, was CEO at BBC Children in Need. Prior to this, Simon was Chief Executive of With You, before which he was Chief Executive of Clubs for Young People. Simon also held senior roles at Parkinson’s UK and Scope.

Nina joined RNIB in 2023 and leads external engagement efforts to challenge societal perceptions of blind and partially sighted people. Her work focuses on inspiring wider public involvement and action in support of RNIB’s mission.

Nina oversees public fundraising, strategic partnerships and philanthropy, as well as brand, communications and marketing. The Engagement Team is focused on inspiring all kinds of customer engagement and action at RNIB.

With a career spanning nearly two decades in the charity sector, Nina brings a wealth of experience. Before RNIB, she honed her expertise in fundraising at The Prince’s Trust, before transitioning to the Stroke Association, where she specialised in marketing and enhancing customer experience.

Kathryn joined RNIB in 2025, bringing over 25 years of experience across professional services, retail and financial services. A qualified Chartered Accountant, she has a strong background in financial leadership and transformation.

She has held senior leadership roles at several major UK institutions, including Barclays Bank, The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) and Post Office Limited.

At the FSCS, Kathryn served on the Board for four years and played a pivotal role in collaborating with government and regulatory stakeholders to support and enhance financial stability across the UK. More recently, she was interim CFO at the Post Office, where she provided strategic financial leadership to support the organisation through a period of significant change and transformation.

Debbie joined RNIB in May 2026, as Interim Managing Director RNIB Enterprises, leading the commercial arm responsible for delivering print, transcription, retail and consulting services.

Before joining RNIB, Debbie held several senior executive roles, including President, RS Integrated Services, Operations Director, Compass and Client Services Director, Carlson as well as working with a number of Private Equity organisations.

Debbie has extensive experience in driving services and transformation across a wide range of sectors globally. Their work encompasses manufacturing, lifestyle, retail, financial services, telecommunications, and travel/hospitality, collaborating with both private and public sector organisations.

The RNIB mission holds particular significance for Debbie, who has several close family members living with sight loss. Her commitment to making a meaningful difference is rooted in empathy and a deep understanding of the challenges faced by the blind and partially sighted community.

Clare joined RNIB as Chief People Officer in September 2026, bringing over 30 years of experience in People and HR leadership across financial services, food manufacturing, and the charity sector.

As Chief People Officer, Clare leads RNIB’s People Directorate, with responsibility for shaping the organisation’s people strategy, strengthening leadership and culture, and creating an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to thrive.

Before joining RNIB, Clare held senior leadership roles at Lloyds Banking Group, William Jackson Food Group and Macmillan Cancer Support. She is passionate about people, believes in the power of great leadership and positive workplace cultures, and enjoys bringing people together to make a real difference. Her approach is grounded in openness, honesty, trust, and a healthy dose of humour.

Outside work, Clare lives in South Yorkshire with her partner, teenage son and Labrador, Reggie. She enjoys keeping active, running, walking and spending time with family and friends.

Dan joined RNIB in 2014, since then he has led numerous internal functions, including Strategy and Planning, Performance, Insights, Data, Transformation and Innovation. Since January 2026 he has been Interim Chief Strategy and Public Affairs Officer, additionally leading our Policy, Campaigns and Public Affairs work, including parliamentary engagement in Westminster and the Devolved Nations; on-the-ground political campaigning and influencing; and industry partnering and lobbying to improve standards for accessibility and inclusion across sectors such as media, broadcasting, transport and urban planning.

Before joining RNIB, Dan was a management consultant working in Whitehall, local government and large corporates in industries such as retail banking, food manufacturing, oil and gas, and pharmaceuticals.

Dan has extensive experience in driving transformation, partnerships, innovation and evidence-led impact for both for-profit and not-for-profit organisations. Through involvement in all aspects of RNIB's responses to the challenges and opportunities of recent years, Dan has always been driven by a deep commitment to lived experience, and drive to break down the significant barriers faced by blind and partially sighted people.

Debbie joined RNIB in 2022 and is currently Interim Chief Operations Officer. She is passionate about making it easier for blind and partially sighted people to get the support they need, when they need it. With a background in customer experience across both the retail and service sectors, Debbie brings a strong focus on creating simple, accessible and joined-up experiences that work for the people who use them

Debbie believes great services start with listening to people and understanding what matters most in their lives. Her focus is on bringing together people, processes and technology to help people take their next best step with confidence. Throughout her time at RNIB, she has led customer service, operational and continuous improvement teams, always with a strong emphasis on improving outcomes and making the organisation easier to navigate.

As someone with lived experience of sight loss, Debbie brings both a personal and professional perspective to her role. She is passionate about ensuring that the voices and experiences of blind and partially sighted people are at the heart of service design and decision-making, helping RNIB deliver support that makes a meaningful difference to people's lives