Julie joins the College from the Mental Health Foundation, where she has been the Scotland-based Associate Director (Devolved Nations), and conversant with the Scottish health policy and voluntary sector scene.
Based in Glasgow, Julie has a background in health promotion, health-related research and collaborations, and is an honorary lecturer at the University of Strathclyde. She will take up her new role with Obesity Action Scotland in January 2026.
Dr Andrew Fraser, Chair of Obesity Action Scotland’s Steering Group said: “It’s a great pleasure to welcome Julie Cameron to her new role as Head of our unit at the Royal College. Julie brings valuable experience and leadership to our work, and we look forward to working with her team to focus attention on the preventable health, social, and economic burden of obesity in Scotland.”
Julie Cameron said:
"I'm really pleased to be joining Obesity Action Scotland and to be working with colleagues across the Scottish Obesity Alliance. With obesity rates continuing to rise and health inequalities deepening, it's more important than ever to have a strong, evidence-based voice driving action across all levels of society. I'm excited to contribute to this vital work and help make a meaningful difference."
Obesity Action Scotland provides leadership and independent advocacy on preventing and reducing overweight and obesity. Now celebrating its 10th year, it works with organisations in Scotland, the rest of the UK and internationally to promote healthy weight and wellbeing.