Caroline Stevens - Chief Executive
Caroline Stevens joined the National Autistic Society in 2019. She was Chief Executive of KIDS for six years and also has an autistic son.
Caroline Foster - People Director
Caroline joined the National Autistic Society in 2022, having held previous roles in a variety of sectors in UK and international companies.
Peter Watt – Managing Director – National Programmes
Peter joined the National Autistic Society in 2021, having previously worked at the NSPCC and in children's social care. Peter's teenage daughter is autistic.
Lesley Andrews - Director of Assurance and Compliance
Lesley joined the National Autistic Society in 2021. She has held similar assurance and compliance roles across the public, private and charity sectors.
Josh Fitzgerald - Director of Education and Children’s Services
Josh joined the National Autistic Society in 2023. His background includes teaching and leadership experience in quality education and special educational needs and disability (SEND).
Paul Robinson - Acting Chief Operating Officer
Paul joined the National Autistic Society in 2023. He is a chartered accountant with a background in large multinational commercial companies and the health and social care sector.
Candice York - Managing Director for Adult Services
Candice joined the National Autistic Society in October 2024, having held previous roles within adult social care in operational leadership and clinical governance.