Our Team Model
Nigel Lightfoot Associates brings together senior experts in public health security through the Independent Collaboration Model — a chambers‑style network where consultants work independently but collaborate seamlessly when projects demand it. This flexible approach means every client engagement is led by experienced specialists with the precise skills required, without the overheads of a traditional consultancy.
Below are our three principal consultants. Each biography provides a brief introduction to their background, with links to more detailed profiles.
Our Consultants
Dr Nigel Lightfoot CBE
Founder of NLA and an internationally recognised leader in global health security, Nigel’s career spans senior roles at the UK Department of Health and Health Protection Agency. He has advised NATO, the European Union, and WHO on pandemic preparedness and biosecurity, and was awarded a CBE for services to public health. [Read full bio →]
Guy Collier OBE
Guy brings extensive experience in strategic risk management and public health policy, with a career that bridges government, international agencies, and private sector advisory work. His focus is on developing training programmes, preparedness strategies, and lessons‑learned processes for complex health challenges. [Read full bio →]
John Simpson
John is a specialist in emergency planning and crisis communications, with a background in both public health and operational risk management. He has led exercises, facilitated learning fora, and advised on resilience planning at national and regional levels. [Read full bio →]
Our Clients
