THE DITCH THE LABEL TEAM
WE ARE THE CHANGE MAKERS
We are a team of passionate creatives, innovators, psychologists, designers, mentors and Haribo enthusiasts brought together with one common goal: to help young people navigate the issues affecting them the most.
LIAM HACKETT
CEO
The visionary behind Ditch the Label, overseeing all of our activity in the UK, USA and Mexico. Eats a lot.
SUE JONES
Deputy CEO
The one responsible for keeping the Ditch the Label machine well oiled and maintained. Likes to wear hats.
RACHEL SMITH
Senior Features and Content Coordinator
Writes our amazing guides & content for the website. You can usually find her with a carrot baton in hand.
MARK LONGHURST
Head of Digital
Heads up of our digital communications, campaigns & marketing. A little bit addicted to data and games.
ACCOUNTS
Accounts
A true number cruncher at heart with a love of VAT, payroll and all things invoice. Likes calculators a lot.
JARAH KOOMSON
Trustee (UK) & Safeguarding Professional
Our expert lead in domestic abuse and gang culture, helps guide the direction of Ditch the Label support. Our style icon.
PANDORA GEORGE
PR
Liaises with the media on a daily basis to keep bullying on the global agenda. Whispers really loudly.
SUE BAINES
Trustee (UK) & Director at Barclays
Senior banking leader. Chair of major transatlantic bank’s LGBT employee network, promoting diversity & inclusion with colleagues, firms, suppliers and charities. Exhausted mum of twins.
PROF. SHERI BAUMAN
Trustee (USA) & Academic
A leading academic in the world of bullying, education and prevention and helps guide our research. Has a ridiculous amount of air miles.
THIS COULD BE YOU
Executive Assistant
Always on hand to keep the office and team running smoothly, making sure everything doesn't fall apart.
ADAM HUGHES
Trustee (UK) & Actuary
Awaiting bio.
REBECCA BARRIE
Trustee (UK) & Psychotherapist
Our resident psychotherapist, working with us to ensure that our interventions are as innovative and impactful as possible. Very fond of a certain independent coffee shop.
HUW MORRIS
Trustee (UK) & Legal Professional
Awaiting bio.
SIMON COMMINS
Trustee (UK) & Superdrug Director
Awaiting bio.
REBECCA NEWTON
Trustee (USA) & Online Moderation
The queen of online moderation and safeguarding. Helps us grow our support services globally. Looks amazing with a guitar.
DAVID LEVINE
Trustee (UK) & VP at Disney
Awaiting bio.
DENNY TU
Trustee (USA) & Director at IMAX
CMO at IMAX. Born in Taipei, raised in LA, and polished in London.
BECOME A CHANGE MAKER
Your chance to join the growing Ditch the Label team!
We’re on a mission to empower every young person below the age of 25 and to help them overcome the issues that affect them the most. If you share our vision, we’d love to hear from you.