Adrian Stones

Adrian joined NCVO in 2025 as Chief People Officer, bringing more than 25 years’ experience of leading people and culture strategies across financial services, private healthcare, social housing and the voluntary sector.

Throughout his career, he has focused on helping organisations to build inclusive cultures, strengthen leadership, and support staff wellbeing through times of change. Adrian brings a strong belief that people thrive when purpose, compassion and accountability are in balance, and he has worked with leaders and boards to embed this approach across diverse settings.

Alongside his HR career, Adrian is a practising psychotherapist, bringing psychological insight to leadership, culture and wellbeing.

At NCVO, he is focused on strengthening organisational culture, inclusion and leadership so that people across the organisation can do their best work in support of NCVO’s mission.