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.
KAT SCAIFE
Chief Fundraising Officer
Responsible for all things fundraising. Our office 'tryathelete' who got married during a marathon.
GENNY TURAY
Head of Support
Responsible for all things support, safeguarding, advice and guidance. Loves to talk and is pretty nifty with a hula hoop.
HOLLY EVERETT
Head of Education
Heads up all of our education interventions and relationships with educators. Surprisingly stealthy at PowerPoint.
MARK LONGHURST
Head of Digital
Heads up of our digital communications, campaigns & marketing. A little bit addicted to data and games.
HELENA HAYCOCK
CEO
Makes the magic happen when it comes to Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and influencers. Bakes incredible cakes.
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.
COURTNEY SCOTT
Executive Assistant
Always on hand to keep the team running smoothly, making sure they're always on time and managing office calendars. Make-up guru.
DEBBY FROM ACCOUNTS
Accounts
A true number cruncher at heart with a love of VAT, payroll and all things invoice. Likes calculators a lot.
PANDORA GEORGE
PR
Liaises with the media on a daily basis to keep bullying on the global agenda. Whispers really loudly.
LIZZIE BURTENSHAW
Office Admin
Helps us ensure that everything continues to run smoothly. Likes clothes and horses, a lot.
DR CHRISTIAN JESSEN
Trustee (UK) & Medical Doctor
Our residential doctor, Christian provides a medical input to our support and provides media guidance. Very tall.
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.
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.
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
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SIMON COMMINS
Trustee (UK) & Superdrug Director
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ADAM HUGHES
Trustee (UK) & Actuary
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DAVID LEVINE
Trustee (UK) & VP at Disney
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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.
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.
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.