Navid Foroutan

Navid is a passionate advocate for equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). He has championed BME (Black and Minority Ethnic) leadership roles, advocating for better representation in key decision-making positions within the organisations he has served.

Navid has been a driving force for positive change through his work in health improvement and community engagement across a wide range of health issues for over 17 years. Having worked in diverse communities globally, including Scotland and Aotearoa New Zealand, Navid brings a unique perspective to EDI discussions, translating complex health concepts into practical solutions for more inclusivity and equity.

Navid’s current role as a Partnership Manager for Public Health Scotland involves supporting communities to achieve locality identified health and wellbeing outcomes.