Dr Sean Cross
Managing Director of Maudsley Learning and Maudsley Enterprise
Dr Sean Cross is a consultant liaison psychiatrist and a visionary leader in mental health education and training. As the Managing Director of Maudsley Learning, he drives its mission to deliver world-class mental health and well-being education globally. Sean is passionate about using high-quality training to improve care and the experiences of service users, bringing his expertise and vision to lead an award-winning team.
Sean co-founded the national award-winning Maudsley Simulation with James Pathan, the UK’s first simulation training programme dedicated to mental health. This innovative initiative has set new standards for training in the field, further solidifying his dedication to advancing mental health education.
Clinically, Sean works at King’s College Hospital and serves as Clinical Director for King’s Health Partners’ Mind and Body programme, a pioneering initiative enhancing the training and coordination of mental and physical healthcare professionals. His leadership encompasses multi-million-pound change programmes across Guy’s, St Thomas’, King’s, and Maudsley hospitals.
A past recipient of the Royal College of Psychiatrists’ Trainer of the Year award, Sean is also a Visiting Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King’s College London, further contributing to the field through education and mentorship.