Our Team
The therapeutic expertise, business leadership, and engineering behind Resilient Minds.
Therapeutic Expertise & Business Leadership
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
Creative Director & Founder
Roger is a leading European trauma therapist and somatic educator with 20 years of clinical experience, specialising in trauma recovery, nervous-system regulation, and performance in high-stress environments.
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 programs that integrate somatic psychology, polyvagal theory, and performance science.
David Kaplan
C.O.O.
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
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
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.