Our Team

The therapeutic expertise, business leadership, and engineering behind Resilient Minds.

THE FOUNDERS
Simon Bloom

Simon Bloom

C.E.O. & Founder

Simon Bloom is a Psychotherapist, Neuroscientist, Executive Coach, and serial CEO with a track record of advising 100+ companies and helping raise over £250M across diverse ventures.

His multidisciplinary background spans psychology, neuroscience, leadership development, and organisational performance.

As CEO of Resilient Minds, Simon leads the company's strategic direction, integrating behavioural science and trauma-informed practice into scalable mental-health and performance programs.

Roger Jackson

Roger Jackson

Creative Director & Founder

Roger is a leading European trauma therapist and somatic educator with 20 years of clinical experience, specialising in trauma recovery and nervous system regulation.

As Managing Director of a somatic training school for over a decade, he has trained 7,000+ students worldwide and is recognised for advancing trauma-informed practice.

As Founder of Resilient Minds, he develops neuroscience-driven programmes that integrate somatic psychology, polyvagal theory, and human performance.

THE TEAM
David Kaplan

David Kaplan

Managing Director

David is a seasoned operations leader with 25+ years' experience in the charitable and third sectors, including senior roles within the UK's largest clerical charity.

As Founder of David Kaplan Consultancy (DKC) and a director of multiple family offices managing £200M+ AUM, he brings deep expertise in organisational optimisation, governance, and strategic execution.

Chris Barry

Chris Barry

C.T.O.

Chris is one of the UK's leading AI experts, a full-stack engineer and designer with 20+ years' experience delivering intelligent systems and enterprise-grade digital products.

As Founder of Make More Digital, he has overseen 50+ multi-platform deployments for organisations including Rolls Royce, the NHS, Deutsche Bank, and National Grid.

Martin Brunning

Martin Brunning

Head of Engagement

Martin Brunning is a former Assistant Chief Constable and Senior Investigating Officer with 30+ years of policing experience, including senior roles across major crime, professional standards, and operational command.

As Head of Engagement at Resilient Minds and former Head of the collaborated Professional Standards Department for three UK police forces, he brings deep expertise in organisational integrity, high-stakes leadership, and connecting mental health strategy with frontline operational reality.

Phil Joslin

Phil Joslin

Head of In-Person Development

Phil Joslin brings deep expertise in guiding individuals and organizations through complex developmental challenges and life transitions. As Head of In-Person Development at Resilient Minds, Phil designs and delivers bespoke immersive programs, intensive coaching, and organizational interventions that complement our digital platform with expert human-led support.

A trained psychologist, Phil specializes in working with people navigating significant transitions—mid-career shifts, leadership challenges, retirement, and periods of profound change. He works directly with organizational clients to design tailored solutions: leadership retreats, team resilience intensives, post-incident workshops, and one-to-one coaching for executives and high-performers.

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