Andy Bell has been with the Centre since 2003.

Previously working for the King's Fund, he began as Director of Public Affairs becoming Deputy Chief Executive in 2010.

He is co-chair of the Future Vision Coalition, a group of eleven national organisations coming together to influence mental health policy in England, and was chair of the Mental Health Alliance between 2006 and 2008.

Andy is also a trustee of Young Minds, the charity committed to improving the emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people.