Introducing our new Chief Executive

We are delighted to introduce you to Martin Davidson.

Martin has formerly held the position of Director of Scotland and Innovation at Outward Bound, and will officially take the reins as our next CEO on 13 February 2023.

He will succeed Nick Barrett whose successful tenure over the last 17+ years has seen transformational change at the charity, inspiring hundreds of thousands of young people through learning and adventures in the wild.

Martin’s appointment comes in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and a growing concern that young people’s mental health and wellbeing has reached crisis point.

Young people need Outward Bound more than ever

Charles Philipps, Chair of The Outward Bound Trust, added:

“The need for Outward Bound has never been greater and Martin truly understands that - with a clearly articulated vision to level up the charity so we can continue inspiring young people for generations to come. Martin offers a strong understanding of the organisation from his successful tenure as Director of Scotland and Innovation in a period of substantial growth. We are excited for him to get to work and build on the tremendous work done by Nick Barrett and team.”
 

Outward Bound is currently part-way through our Outward ReBound Strategy, set to guide us out of the Covid-19 pandemic and lay the groundwork for our next steps as a charity. Nick Barrett will remain with us during a transition period and handover to Martin, before leaving Outward Bound on 31 March 2023.