Neil Goulden

Neil was appointed as chair of Leonard Cheshire in April 2023.

Neil had a successful commercial career as a CEO and Chair in the Leisure and Hospitality Sector. More recently Neil has devoted his time to Social Purpose organisations in Health, Education, Housing and Disability.

He chaired Britain’s largest housing association (Clarion) and Sue Ryder Care. He now chairs Ambitious about Autism, Nottingham Trent University and St Christophers Hospice in South East London as well as Leonard Cheshire Disability. Neil’s key focus is on the quality of services and financial sustainability in the Charity sector.