Emma Scott will bring a wealth of strategic, brand and digital leadership experience to our team
Following an extensive search and selection process, we have appointed Emma Scott as our new Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Emma brings a wealth of strategic, brand and digital leadership experience to our team, along with a strong track record of revenue diversification and managing transformational change across complex organisations. With a career spanning broadcasting and children’s publishing, she has consistently championed innovation and growth while putting children’s needs and voices at the heart of everything she does, both online and in the real world.
As CEO of Beano Studios, Emma led the transformation of the iconic comic into a global, digital-first brand for children. She brings extensive board-level experience, including her role as CEO of Freesat and senior leadership positions at the BBC. Her current board appointments include Non-Executive Director at Which? Ltd and Chair of World Book Day. She has previously served as Vice Chair of Ovarian Cancer Action and the Royal Television Society.
A passionate advocate for online safety, inclusion, and youth voice, Emma will play a vital role in shaping our future strategy, ensuring we remain bold, relevant, and impactful in achieving our Vision of stopping child abuse and neglect, while safeguarding brand integrity and audience trust.
The Chair of the Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall control and direction of the NSPCC and gives their time voluntarily to oversee the charity’s long-term success.
Emma will join us in December, succeeding current Chair, Neil Berkett, when his final term of office comes to an end.
