Simon Tyler, Executive Director
Simon joined DOTW in August 2022 after working in the field and HQ for MSF Holland, UK and South Asia. Since 2007, he has worked as the senior manager of operations in Nigeria, Jordan, Darfur, Myanmar, Iraq, Syria, South Sudan, Turkey & Pakistan. He has also worked in the institutional environment in Tunisia, Jordan, India, and Sri Lanka establishing new office locations to support MSF’s operations and international staff recruitment bases. He also managed MSF UK’s Covid response in 2020 and lead and investigation into asylum seeker accommodation centres in 2021.
Dr Lubna Arif-Schmidt, Head of Fundraising and Communications
Lubna joined Doctors of the World in February 2025, bringing 20 years of experience across the UK charity and corporate sectors, complemented by a strong research background from her PhD in Genetics.
During her career, Lubna has led fundraising and communications at The Scar Free Foundation, Royal Institution, Organic Research Centre and Parkinson’s UK. She is passionate about tackling global health challenges and creating healthier futures through philanthropic partnerships with individuals, companies, and charities.
larif-schmidt@doctorsoftheworld.org.uk
Anna Miller, Head of Policy and Advocacy
amiller@doctorsoftheworld.org.uk
Amardeep Kamboz, Head of Services
Amar joined the DOTW team in June 2018, taking on responsibility for coordinating DOTW’s east London clinic and helpline services, prior to which she had volunteered in DOTW’s east London clinic. Since then, she has led the opening of new projects, and now leads DOTWs services. Amar’s background encompasses a range of humanitarian roles in the international and UK domestic charity sector.
akamboz@doctorsoftheworld.org.uk
