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Andy Burrows

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Andy Burrows is the Chief Executive Officer of the Molly Rose Foundation, a UK charity established in memory of Molly Russell, a teenager whose death was linked to harmful content she encountered on social media platforms. The foundation campaigns for online safety and suicide prevention, particularly focused on protecting children and young people from harmful digital content. Burrows was appointed as the foundation's first CEO, bringing leadership to an organisation that has become a prominent voice in the debate around tech platform accountability and online harms legislation. Prior to joining the Molly Rose Foundation, Burrows was a senior figure at the NSPCC, where he led the charity's work on child online safety and was a prominent advocate for stronger regulation of social media platforms. His expertise in online safety policy made him a recognised voice in parliamentary and public debates around the UK's Online Safety Act and the responsibilities of technology companies toward young users.

Last updated Oct 11, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Role
Chief Executive Officer
Company
Molly Rose Foundation
Based
London, United Kingdom

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Years in industry
15 years

Bio

Andy Burrows is the Chief Executive Officer of the Molly Rose Foundation, a UK charity established in memory of Molly Russell, a teenager whose death was linked to harmful content she encountered on social media platforms. The foundation campaigns for online safety and suicide prevention, particularly focused on protecting children and young people from harmful digital content. Burrows was appointed as the foundation's first CEO, bringing leadership to an organisation that has become a prominent voice in the debate around tech platform accountability and online harms legislation. Prior to joining the Molly Rose Foundation, Burrows was a senior figure at the NSPCC, where he led the charity's work on child online safety and was a prominent advocate for stronger regulation of social media platforms. His expertise in online safety policy made him a recognised voice in parliamentary and public debates around the UK's Online Safety Act and the responsibilities of technology companies toward young users.

Expertise & education

Expertise

Online SafetyChild ProtectionSuicide PreventionSocial Media RegulationOnline Harms PolicyCharity LeadershipPublic Affairs and Advocacy

Speaking topics

Online Safety and Child ProtectionSocial Media Platform AccountabilitySuicide PreventionOnline Harms Legislation

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Appointed as the first CEO of the Molly Rose Foundation
  • Led NSPCC's high-profile campaigns for stronger regulation of social media platforms
  • Prominent advocate during the passage of the UK Online Safety Act