Specialisms
Regeneration and community engagement, corporate social responsibility, public policy trends and citizen participation.
Past life
Researcher for an inner-London MP then five years in Brussels - first with the European Commission, then as consultant in EU social and regional policy. Manager of London Docklands/London East TEC European Initiative. Policy and research manager for the London Enterprise Agency (LEntA). Helped set up the London Civic Forum. Currently a member of London Civic Forum Council, London Common Purpose Advisory Board and elected member of Tower Hamlets Council. Heads up our London office.
Towering strengths
'Delivery to timescales and supportive approach.' Sam Jones, London Development Agency. 'Willingness to understand our needs and discuss outcomes. We were all talking the same language.' Sarah Purvis, City Fringe Partnership.
Little weaknesses
Trainspotter + avid follower of Southampton FC.