Neil McIntosh was the chief executive of CfBT Education Trust for more than 20 years before stepping down in 2012. In this role McIntosh is a leading contributor to the debate about diversification and public/private partnerships in the provision of education.

Prior to joining CfBT McIntosh was director of Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) and before this director of Shelter. He created, and was the first chair of Homeless International.

McIntosh is also the chair of the UK Freedom of Information Campaign and of the Education and Young Person Special Interest Group at the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (Acevo).

He was given a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours 2013.