Steering Committee

The Steering Committee’s purpose

1

Advise from the perspective of our organisation and / or sector to help achieve the aims set out in the network’s Charter.
2

Identify new strands of work, partnerships and other opportunities to further the network’s goals.
3

Champion the aims of the network, advocating for ambitious commitments and active participation in its activities.
4

Facilitate action in our respective organisations in support of individual and collective institutional commitments.
5

Celebrate LAIN’s achievements and build the evidence base about the collective impact on London and Londoners. 
6

Promote sharing of knowledge and practice across the network to embed and extend good practice and foster a culture of innovation.

Steering Committee Members

Ben Rogers

Professor of Practice, University of London
Dale Kidson

Director of Commercial Services, The Metropolitan Police Service
Daniela Kirchner

Chief Operating Officer, Film London
Darren de Souza

Senior Policy and Projects Officer, London Higher
David Rowell

Assistant Director, Procurement & Commercial, London Fire Brigade
Chandru Dissanayeke

Executive Director, Strategy and Communications, Greater London Authority
Liz Giles

Policy and Communications Director, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Karen Wallbridge

Head of Talent, Transport for London
Lizzie Smith

Director of Workforce, Training and Education, NHS England - London Region and SRO NHS London Anchor Programme (Co-Chair)
Mary Vine-Morris

Area Director, Association of Colleges
Michael Ziff / Amanda Bowman

Co-Chair London Jewish Forum
Michelle May

Executive Director of Inclusive Growth, London Legacy Development Corporation
Mostaque Ahmed

Chief Finance Officer and Director of Corporate Services, London Fire Brigade
Sanjay Odedra

Director of Policy and Campaigns, BusinessLDN
Richard Watts

Deputy Chief of Staff, Mayor’s Office
Professor Wendy Thomson CBE

Vice-Chancellor, University of London
Tessa Fayers

Operations Director - Wastewater, Thames Water