Daniel Adams

Daniel is the CEO of Akshaya Patra UK and believes deeply in seeking a more just world for everyone, especially those who are disadvantaged, vulnerable or marginalised.

He is a passionate advocate for the transformative power of school meals for children living in poverty, having witnessed their impact first-hand across Africa, India and the UK.

Daniel joined Akshaya Patra in 2023, following 12 years working for Mary’s Meals, where he served as UK Executive Director and Global Director of Communications and Fundraising.

Having originally trained and worked as a journalist with publisher DC Thomson in his native Dundee, Daniel now lives in Glasgow with his wife Jenn, two sons, and their border terrier Macduff.

Outside of his day job, Daniel practises his faith, follows his football team, enjoys the theatre, and volunteers as a trustee with a social care charity and a refugee support organisation.