
About Us
The Covid-19 pandemic exposed and exacerbated long-standing inequalities within London. It also highlighted the growing urgency of the climate emergency and the need to secure a green recovery.
In response, the Mayor of London and London Councils convened some of London's biggest organisations across different sectors to lead London's recovery and mitigate the worst effects for those hardest hit - these organisations came together to form the London Anchor Institutions’ Network (LAIN).
Since then, our members have formed working groups to drive progress and share practice.
LAIN’s Working Groups
Supporting Young Londoners
Read more about how we are supporting young Londoners through positive opportunities
Governance
A steering committee, chaired by Lizzie Smith, Director of Workforce, Training and Education, NHS - London region, informs the network’s strategic priorities and oversees their execution.
The network is supported by a team at City Hall.
Steering Committee Members
Ben Rogers, Professor of Practice, University of London
Dale Kidston, Director of Commercial Services, Metropolitan Police Service
Daniela Kirchner, Chief Operating Officer, Film London
Darren de Souza, Senior Policy and Projects Officer, London Higher
David Rowell, Assistant Director of Commercial and Procurement, London Fire Brigade
The Ven Luke Miller, Archdeacon of London, Church of England
Amanda Bowman and Michael Ziff, Co-Chairs, London Jewish Forum
Karen Wallbridge, Head of Talent, Transport for London
Lizzie Smith, Director of Workforce, Training and Education, NHS England - London Region and Senior Responsible Officer, NHS London Anchor Programme
Mary Vine Morris, Area Director, Association of Colleges
Michelle May, Executive Director of Inclusive Growth, London Legacy Development Corporation
Mostaque Ahmed, Chief Finance Officer, London Fire Brigade
Muniya Barua, Deputy Chief Executive, BusinessLDN
Richard Watts, Deputy Chief of Staff, Mayor of London’s Office
Tessa Fayers, Wastewater Operations Director, Thames Water
Get in touch
If you're interested in the London Anchor Institutions’ Network please send us a message and a member of the programme team will get back to you.