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).
Lisa Hughes – Interim Chief Operating Officer
Lisa joined the National Autistic Society in May 2026. Her background includes leading large, complex not-for-profit organisations and strengthening core operational functions.
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.