Andrew Copson
British humanist leader; chief executive of Humanists UK.
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Humanists UK (chief executive)
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- Andrew Copson is a British humanist leader and writer, born in Nuneaton in 1980.
- He joined the British Humanist Association staff in 2005 and became its chief executive in 2010, aged 29.
- From 2015 to 2025 he was president of Humanists International.
- He was appointed OBE in 2025 for services to the non-religious community.
Key facts
- Born
- 19 November 1980, Nuneaton, Warwickshire1
- Education
- BA in Ancient and Modern History, Balliol College, Oxford (2004)1
- Humanists UK
- Director of education and public affairs from 2005; chief executive from 20101
- Humanists International
- Board member 2010 to 2025; president 2015 to July 20251
- Honours
- OBE, 2025 Birthday Honours1
Roles
Leads
- Humanists UKOrganization
chief executive · since 2010 source on Humanists UK
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