Andy Ratcliffe Joins MQ Mental Health Research Team

MQ Mental Health Research Celebrates the Appointment of Andy Ratcliffe as New CEO

MQ Mental Health Research is thrilled to announce the appointment of Andy Ratcliffe as their new Chief Executive Officer. His extensive expertise stems from his leadership role as CEO of Impetus, a prominent charity focused on social mobility. Additionally, Andy served as the Deputy CEO for Tony Blair’s Africa Governance Initiative and was the Executive Director of Impact on Urban Health. His diverse background in management and social initiatives positions him well to drive MQ’s mission forward.

Moreover, Andy has a solid foundation in policy development, having worked within the Prime Minister’s Strategy Unit during the tenure of Gordon Brown. This experience equips him with a unique perspective on the intersections of mental health and social policy.

“I’m thrilled to be joining the MQ team,” expresses Andy, reflecting his enthusiasm for the role.

“I know the importance of mental health, from personal experience, and from my career understanding and tackling inequality.”

Andy continues, “The suffering caused by mental ill-health is significant; however, the volume of new research and innovative solutions aimed at improving this situation is disproportionately small. This presents a compelling challenge that I am eager to help MQ tackle. Additionally, the under-explored areas in this field offer remarkable opportunities for groundbreaking advancements.”

As he prepares to assume his role in January, Andy joins MQ at a pivotal moment. The charity is currently engaging in more research partnerships than ever before, focusing on critical issues such as psychosis, and developing innovative solutions for depression, anxiety disorders, and PTSD. This is an exciting era for MQ as it strives to enhance mental health outcomes through dedicated research initiatives.