Simon Anholt

Professor of Political Science
University of East Anglia

Simon Anholt is one of the world’s leading thinkers and practitioners on ultra-wide scale human engagement. His work over the last 30 years has focused on instigating and leading new fields that measure, understand and influence attitudes, culture and
activity at the global scale. He is now working on the ‘Good Country’, the principle

that countries need to learn how to balance good domestic governance with their international responsibilities. He has recently launched the Good Country Index, a study that measures the external impacts of 125 countries on the planet and humanity.
As the world’s leading authority on national image and reputation, he has worked with Heads of State, Heads of Government, and administration and business leaders of over 55 nations, cities and regions to develop and implement strategies for enhanced economic, political and cultural engagement with other countries. He was appointed Professor of Political Science by the University of East Anglia in 2013.

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Joining as a Trustee is Mona Siddiqui, Professor of Islamic and Interreligious Studies and Assistant Principal for Religion and Society at the University of Edinburgh. She is known internationally as a public intellectual and is a regular commentator in the media.

Dan Mulhall will be joining the board as a Trustee. Dan is a retired Irish diplomat, academic and published author. He is the current Parnell Fellow at Magdalene College, University of Cambridge and is a consultant with the global law firm DLA Piper.

Also joining as a Trustee is Professor Gayle McPherson, Professor of Events and Cultural Policy and Director of the Centre for Culture, Sport and Events at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS). She is also a member of the European Cultural Parliament.

Joining us as a Trustee is Stephen Gethins, Professor of International Affairs at the University of St Andrews. Prior to that, Stephen was MP for North East Fife, the SNP International affairs spokesperson and was twice selected to sit on the Foreign Affairs Select Committee.

Joining in the role of Chair is Shonaig Macpherson CBE, an experienced Chair and non-executive director used to working at the most senior levels of government, private, public and third sectors.

If you're interested in attending Edinburgh International Culture Summit 2022 as media, interviews with contributors and ministers, or photo opportunities, please contact Susie Gray at susie@thecornershoppr.com or 07834 073795.

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