Tinnitus UK staff

Meet our dedicated staff team who fight for a world without tinnitus

Alex Brooks-Johnson (he/him)

CEO

Alex is an experienced Chief Executive and strategic leader with a track record of organisational turnaround, governance reform, and culture change across the charity, social care, and education sectors. Alex is recognised for shaping national policy, engaging diverse stakeholders, and delivering measurable social impact and brings extensive Board-level experience and expertise in strategy, financial stewardship, and high-level partnerships to Tinnitus UK.

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Danny Knight (he/him)

Partnerships Manager

Danny works with our brilliant corporate supporters, NHS Trusts, professional bodies and other charities to build partnerships that help towards a world without tinnitus.

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Laura Hine (she/her)

Operations Manager  

Laura has a diverse background in both the public and private sectors. Her expertise lies in operations, marketing, and events, where she is a dedicated champion for process improvement and effective communication to drive strategic growth.

Lewis Budden (he/him)

Marketing Manager

Lewis leads all of our marketing and communications. As a touring musician and with a degree in English and Film, he brings a passion for storytelling to connect people and drive change.

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Ottilie Scanlon (she/her)

Trusts and Foundations Manager 

Ottilie works to build warm relationships with Trusts and Foundations through impact-driven storytelling to fight for a world without tinnitus.

Emily Ducker (she/her)

Volunteer and Support Group Officer

Emily supports the incredible people who run and attend tinnitus support groups across the UK. She works closely with volunteers to help build strong, welcoming communities where people can share experiences and find reassurance.

Greg Hewitt (he/him)

Fundraising and Events Administrator

Greg supports both our fundraising and events teams, helping everything run smoothly behind the scenes. He currently manages our Individual Membership programme and plays a key role in delivering our busy calendar of events.

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Mason Abbott (he/him)

Digital Communications Assistant

Mason supports our digital communications, helping to create and share content across social media, email and the website. With a degree in Film and a passion for visual storytelling, he is committed to making tinnitus information accessible, engaging and easy to find.

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Pat Morrison (he/him)

Senior Tinnitus Support Officer

Pat is our Senior Tinnitus Support Officer. After working as a Tinnitus Support Adviser, Pat plays a key role in the evaluation of all Tinnitus UK’s services. Exploring potential improvements and innovations in how we support the tinnitus community.

Ruairidh (Rory) Burras (he/him)

Tinnitus Support Adviser

Ruairidh helps answer any queries and offer support on our helpline and webchat. After many years working in film and television, he is keen to bring his passion for people to a role that makes a real impact on people’s lives.

Sarah Weir (she/her)

Tinnitus Support Adviser

Sarah provides support to the people who call our helpline or use the webchat.