Simon Morrison

Simon leads Nesta's Communications and Events team covering external communications, media and stakeholder relations, Nesta's digital strategy and events programme.

Simon is an experienced communications professional who has held senior positions at the Institute of Fundraising, Home Office, Royal College of Midwives and the National Trust. Simon has also worked in charity and local government communications and as a journalist in the commercial sector.

Whilst at the Home Office Simon led one of the most comprehensive media engagement and public affairs programmes in the UK and had responsibility for strategic communications input to three Government sponsored arm's length bodies.

A passionate communicator Simon has an extensive background in marketing and public relations and was a double professional award winner in 2012 for his communications leadership and digital work. Simon's aim is to raise innovation, and the work of Nesta, to the top of business, government and third sectors agendas.