Steering Committee

We’re working together for a fairer, greener, more prosperous London

Organisations across London have committed to work together as never before to:

Tackle structural inequalities across the city

Address the growing urgency of the climate emergency and its impacts on the city   

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

  • Amanda Bowman

    Co Chair, London Jewish Forum

  • Ben Rogers

    Professor of Practice, University of London,

  • Dale Kidson

    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, Procurement & Commercial

  • Fr Luke Miler

    Archdeacon of London, Church of England

  • James Watkins

    Head of Policy and Public Impact, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry

  • Jenny Rowlands

    Chief Executive, London Borough of Camden on behalf of London Councils

  • Karen Wallbridge

    Head of Talent, Transport for London

  • Lizzie Smith

    Director of Workforce, Training and Education, London region and Senior Responsible Officer, NHS London Anchor Programme (Co-Chair)

  • Mary Vine-Morris

    Area Director, Association of Colleges

  • Michael Spiers

    Chief People Officer, London City Airport

  • Michael Ziff

    Co-Chair, London Jewish Forum

  • Mostaque Ahmed

    Director of Corporate Services, London Fire Brigade

  • Muniya Barua

    Deputy Chief Executive, BusinessLDN

  • Phil Graham

    Executive Director - Good Growth, Greater London Authority

  • Professor Wendy Thomson CBE

    Vice-Chancellor, University of London (Co-Chair)

  • Richard Watts

    Deputy Chief of Staff, Greater London Authority, Mayor's Office

  • Tessa Fayers

    Wastewater Operations Director - London, Thames Water

  • Zara Mohammed

    Secretary General, Muslim Council of Britain

Network Structure

Papers

Steering Committee - Terms of Reference

Recent Meeting Papers:

21 February 2023 I Meeting notes: PDF I Programme Update I Summary of Impact I Metrics I Presentation on childcare issues

6 June 2023 I Meeting notes: PDF I Programme Update I London LSIP Roadmap Overview I Presentation on Net Zero

12 September 2023 I Meeting notes: PDF I Programme Update I Childcare recommendations for LAIN – Cover Note to Steering Committee I Appendix A - Opportunities and Recommendations I Appendix B - Summary of LAIN Childcare Support

12 December 2023 I Meeting notes: PDF I Programme Update I LAIN Value_Long Term Model Research

5 March 2024 I Meeting notes: PDF I Programme Update I LAIN Communications Toolkit I LAIN Model and Governance document             

11 June 2024 I Meeting notes:

12 September 2024 I Meeting notes:

10 December 2024 I Meeting notes:         

Steering Committee Meetings 2025

25 March 2025 | Tuesday 3.30-5.00pm

25 June 2025 | Wednesday 3.30-5.00pm

17 September 2025 | Wednesday 3.30-5.00pm

9 December 2025 | Tuesday 3.30-5.00pm