John Wilkes

John Wilkes has extensive experience in leadership and advocacy within the voluntary and public sectors, currently serving as the Head of Scotland for the Equality and Human Rights Commission since April 2017. Wilkes has held various roles including Chief Executive at the Scottish Refugee Council, Board Member for Citizens Advice Scotland, and Chair of White Ribbon Scotland, an organization focused on ending violence against women. Additional contributions include serving on the boards of ACOSVO and the Sheila McKechnie Foundation, as well as a secondment to the Scottish Government to advise on asylum system design. Wilkes held the position of Scotland Director for both the Equal Opportunities Commission and Carers UK, with a notable academic background in Chemistry from Keele University.