Diane Young

Diane Young is the current CEO at The Drum. Prior to this, they were with Carnyx Group Limited and Speaking & Judging. Diane has also been with The Drum Reccomends and Greater Glasgow Community & Mental Health NHS Trust, where they served as the Contracts & Planning Manager.

Diane is highly experienced in the field of mental health, having been responsible for contracts and planning for adult mental health services at GGCMHT. Diane was very involved in the implementation of the Care in the Community Act, which aimed to move the focus of care for those with mental illness from hospital environments to the community. In their role as Contracts & Planning Manager, Diane negotiated service contracts with health boards and GP fundholders. Just before they left GGCMHT, Diane completed a successful bid for the trust to take over the community mental health services of a neighbouring area.

Diane Young studied mathematics at the University of Strathclyde, followed by Mearns Castle High School and Kirkhill Primary in Newton Mearns. Diane is certified by Founders4Schools and is a speaker at Central Foundation Boys' School in London.

Rebecca Allen - Head of Branded Content, Fergus Gregory - Group Commercial Director, and Kevin Ayadassen - Head of Branded Content report to Diane Young.