Governance / Staff Team

Nick Cotton, Executive Director

Nick is the Executive Director of Outward Bound International, bringing extensive leadership experience in education and outdoor learning. Previously leading Outward Bound Hong Kong and serving on OBI’s Operations Committee, he has a strong record of organisational growth, resilience, and collaboration across cultures.

An avid climber, cyclist, and father of three, Nick embodies the spirit of Outward Bound both professionally and personally.

SARAH WILEY, Associate Director

Sarah is an experienced educational leader who has been actively involved in adventure and experiential education for over 30 years. Former instructor, Program Director and then Executive Director at Outward Bound Canada, Sarah was the Chair of OBI’s Operations Committee before joining the OBI staff team in 2019. Sarah supports OBI’s strategic priorities with a particular focus on research and evaluation, global communications and fundraising.

Sarah is an active outdoors person and enjoys climbing, hiking, running, skiing and spending time with her husband and son in the outdoors.

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