Rowan Johnson
About Rowan Johnson
Rowan Johnson serves as the Head of Humanitarian Coordination and Change at Save the Children UK, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in humanitarian roles, including positions at the British Red Cross and The Prince's Trust, and is currently also an advisor at ShelterBox.
Current Role at Save the Children UK
Rowan Johnson serves as the Head of Humanitarian Coordination and Change at Save the Children UK. In this role, he is responsible for coordinating effective humanitarian operations and driving business transformation initiatives. His tenure at Save the Children began in 2019, and he has contributed to the organization's mission for five years. His expertise in evaluating humanitarian action and social impact through global partnerships supports the organization's objectives.
Previous Experience at British Red Cross
Rowan Johnson worked at the British Red Cross in various capacities from 2012 to 2016. He initially served as a Senior Corporate Partnerships Executive from 2012 to 2015, where he focused on building and managing corporate relationships. He later took on the role of Private Sector Adviser (International) until 2016. Additionally, he has been involved with the Rapid Deployment Team (Psychosocial Support) since 2016, contributing to emergency response efforts.
Professional Background in Humanitarian Sector
Rowan Johnson has extensive experience in the humanitarian sector, having worked with several organizations. He was an Area Manager at The Prince's Trust from 2004 to 2006 and held the position of Senior Corporate Partnerships Manager at RNLI from 2011 to 2012. He also worked as a Humanitarian Consultant & Private Sector Adviser at the Humanitarian Leadership Academy from 2018 to 2019, and as a Consultant at Wasafiri Consulting in 2010.
Education and Professional Development
Rowan Johnson has a strong educational background. He studied at Goldsmiths College and SOAS, achieving a BA (Hons) 2:1 from 1996 to 1999. He furthered his education at The Open University, obtaining a Post Graduate Certificate from 2015 to 2019. In 2020, he completed a PG Certificate in Leader as Coach at Leeds Beckett University. Currently, he is training as a professional coach, focusing on leadership in real-time crisis contexts.
Voluntary Role at ShelterBox
In addition to his professional commitments, Rowan Johnson serves as an Advisor to the Operations Committee of the Board at ShelterBox on a voluntary basis. He has held this position since 2020, contributing his expertise to support the organization's mission of providing emergency shelter and tools for families affected by disaster.