Michael Wilkinson

Michael Wilkinson currently serves as the Director of Performance, Marketing and Communications at Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, contributing to the Executive Leadership Team. As Co-Founder of Charity Change Collective, Michael fosters resilience and impact within the nonprofit sector. A Fellow at The RSA, Michael advocates for the positive influence of digital technology on society. Michael's previous roles include Product Director at Torchbox, where strategic support was provided for nonprofit and public sector clients; Director for Digital and Innovation at RNID, overseeing digital transformation initiatives; and Head of Digital Change at Young Lives vs Cancer, where significant improvements in digital engagement were achieved. Michael also has a rich background in journalism, having held positions at the Telegraph Media Group and Local World Media, among others. Michael holds a BA in Linguistics from UCL, a Mini MBA in Digital Innovation from the University of Salford, and an NCE Senior Reporter qualification from the NCTJ.