Director for Economy and Growth
Summary of economic development career to date…
Local government centric experience from Scotland to London then Essex and now Surrey County Councils. Experienced in delivering economic outcomes through the unique role that local government can have in terms of place-making, strategic economic leadership and tangible delivery on the ground.
The professional achievement I am most proud of is…
Not so much a professional achievement as a way of working. I believe in the importance of diversity in team skills and experiences and am most proud of the types of teams that I build and nurture. I’ve been lucky to work with the most talented people from a wide range of backgrounds – the people I’ve worked with bring in unique thinking, innovation and creativity delivering new solutions to long-standing challenges.
If I could implement one economic development policy, it would be…
Aligning the public health agenda more closely with economic inclusion outcomes.
If I were not an economic development professional, I would be a…
Teacher
The best thing about CEDOS is…
Sharing laughter and pain with people that really understand.