Philippa was appointed as Chief Executive of Think Ahead in December 2022. She is an experienced leader and has worked in mental health and social care service delivery since 2006, in an advocacy charity, a user-led disability charity and a housing association providing supported living and residential care for people with mental health needs. Before that she was Director of Development at a national children’s charity and Head of Consumer Affairs at BT. Philippa joined Think Ahead directly from her role as CEO at Mind in Croydon, where she developed strategic delivery partnerships with NHS Trusts, Integrated Care Systems and the voluntary and community sector. She has a law degree and an MBA. Philippa was appointed to the Board of Sussex Housing and Care in February 2025.