About

Andrew is a Senior Partner at a leading international strategy consulting firm. He has led many hundreds of projects advising on decisions worth in aggregate many tens of billions of pounds. His interests with the Jobs Foundation cover the Productivity Puzzle and the dynamics of the labour market. He has also served as Chairman of a think tank, a secondary school governor and an elected councillor.

Simon started his own business at the age of 25 in heavy lifting and steel erecting and as part of this undertook work for REIDsteel. He was invited to join REIDsteel in the 1990s to look after the construction of football stadiums and became contracts director in 1998 before taking on the role of Managing Director in 2016.

Andrew is a Founding Partner of Civitas with over 15 years' experience in social housing and social infrastructure. He helped establish FAH and founded The PFI Infrastructure Co, the first London-listed company dedicated to social infrastructure investment. Prior to Civitas, Andrew spent over 20 years in the financial sector, including as Co-Head of Capital Markets at Société Générale. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a degree from Queen Mary University of London.

Alison is an entrepreneur and investor. After founding an advisory business specialising in corporate reputation, brand and organisation culture, she moved into investing and a career as a portfolio NED. Her interests and involvement span aerospace, hospitality, technology, consultancy and sport. She sits on several advisory boards and charity boards and is an Emeritus Governor at The London School of Economics.

Nathan is the Managing Director of the CSJ Foundation. Previously he was the Chief Operating Officer at the Legatum Institute and the Chief Operating Officer at the Centre for Social Justice. In addition to his work at the CSJ Foundation he runs the Atlantic Partnership, an organisation chaired by David Cameron, that seeks to develop and maintain a strong relationship between the transatlantic group of nations.

Victoria worked for Procter & Gamble before entering the legal profession and practising as a lawyer for 12 years in the fields of technology and financial services. She then went on to become a policy adviser, and previously served as Policy Advisor at both the Foreign Office and the Department for Business and Trade.

Claire Jolly is the Founder of Beaufort Strategy, a boutique advisory firm supporting CEOs and senior asset management leaders in developing bespoke, interdisciplinary, creative and tactical external affairs solutions. Previously, she was Director of European Government Affairs at Elliott, a global multi-strategy investment firm, where she worked for over 16 years. Claire is a Senior Advisor to Kreab Worldwide.

Michael began his career on the Mars Graduate Programme and since then has held senior, board-level roles across FMCG and manufacturing businesses. He is currently Chief Executive Officer of DCS Group, the UK's leading FMCG and Consumer Health manufacturing, marketing, and distribution company. DCS has operations in Oxfordshire and Worcestershire. Michael is a strong advocate of character-led, meritocratic organisations.

Matthew has worked on UK public policy for almost twenty five years, including overseeing two national referendum campaigns, founding four high profile pressure groups and convening two respected policy commissions.

Georgiana started her career working at Open Europe, moving on to lead the development for a range of public policy and referendum campaigns. She has also worked with various charities, including Venice in Peril, Project Trust and the Imperial War Museum.

Amy has worked in politics and public affairs for almost 20 years, including working on election campaigns, serving as a district councillor and, before joining the Jobs Foundation, running a busy MP's office.

Jamie began his career in the then-Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy working on policy and industry engagement. He then moved into consultancy, working with multinational firms and FTSE residents across sectors including tech, financial services, and infrastructure, advising on the political climate and engagement strategies.

Mateus graduated from Queen Mary University, having read International Relations. Before that, Mateus worked for an international events company in Norway and then a digital communications agency. He joined the Jobs Foundation in July 2025 as a Parliamentary Comms Assistant and later in September 2026 took on the role of Campaign Coordinator.

Catherine graduated from the University of Birmingham with a degree in Anthropology and African Studies and began her career working in Westminster, where she worked with MPs and Ministers across a range of policy briefs. She joined the Jobs Foundation in 2025 and is responsible for liaising with businesses and external stakeholders to coordinate our research outputs.

Sarah began her career at PwC before working across a range of international businesses in finance, strategy, operations and transformation. She has also served as a charity trustee.

Having recently graduated from studying PPE at the University of Oxford in 2024, Bertie began working with the Jobs Foundation as an intern shortly afterwards. Having worked as an intern for eight months, he joined our team full-time in September 2025.

Flora recently graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a First in History and Politics. Prior to this, she interned at the Jobs Foundation during the Summer of 2022, before joining the team full time in September 2023.

Former Chairman of Citigate Dewe Rogerson. Senior Board Counsel to CEOs in the UK FTSE 250. NED of AIM-listed RBG Holdings and sits on the external affairs committee of the Design Museum.

Former Director of Global External Affairs at JCB Group. Extensive business development experience across the globe, including advising Government departments on export, trade and product strategy.

Former CEO of Bravissimo. Chancellor of the University of Sunderland. From a working-class background and born with a limb difference, she is a champion of social mobility and access to higher education.

Founder and CEO of Auree Jewellery. After many years in luxury retail and e-commerce, Amelia launched Auree in 2014. Volunteers with a number of charities including Little Village, raising nearly £15,000 for their vital services.

Floated a publishing and mail order business in 1994 as the youngest female founder of a public company. Founded the not-for-profit Make It Your Business, supporting women to start their own business. Awarded an MBE in 2023 for services to female entrepreneurship.

Founded CMC Markets, a global financial services company, in 1989. In 2016 it became a member of the FTSE250, serving 30,000 clients from 13 offices across the globe. Author of 'Passport to Success: From Milkman to Mayfair'.

Joined CapGen as Chairman after a 20-year career at Citigroup, where he served as Vice Chairman of Citi Investment Bank and Global Chairman of Citi Private Bank. Harvard Business School MBA, 1970.

Entrepreneur, restauranteur and community activist who has spent his career championing small businesses and promoting social cohesion. Chair of SME4Labour and Lambeth councillor.

Founded her own marketing agency in 1982, which she grew to over 50 staff and a turnover of £12.5 million before selling to her managers in 2000. A successful female entrepreneur based in Yorkshire.

Over 30 years of experience in management consultancy. Has been both executive and non-executive director on large-scale transportation, healthcare and political projects with budgets up to £56 billion.

Business Development Director at her family business based in the West Midlands. Folkes Holdings was established in 1697 and comprises a Real Estate investment division, an engineering division and wealth management division.

34 years' experience in investment banking. Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO of Alcentra (2002–2020), managing over $40bn in assets. Founded DFN Project SEARCH (2018) to improve education and employment for young people with SEND, and co-founded the Disability Employment Charter (2021).

Founded Daisy Green Collection in 2012, leaving a role in M&A at UBS investment bank to bring Australian food and coffee culture to London. The Collection now includes 14 cafes and restaurants across London.

Founded Inception Group in 2009 in his mid-twenties. Operates unique bar, restaurant and club concepts including the Mr Fogg's brand, with almost 400 employees and a turnover of over £30 million.

Started his career at the John Lewis Partnership, becoming an entrepreneur in the property sector. MP for Watford 2010–2019. Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Business 2017–2019. Minister for Refugees under both David Cameron and Boris Johnson.

One of Britain's most prolific entrepreneurs. Former chairman of Pizza Express, the Royal Society of Arts and Channel 4. Chairman of GAIL's bakery and Feng Sushi. Founder of The Centre for Entrepreneurs.

Award-winning chef who built The Hand & Flowers in Marlow into the world's first and only two Michelin-starred pub. Has since launched five more restaurants, written thirteen best-selling cookbooks, and campaigns tirelessly to help end child hunger in the UK.

Scottish entrepreneur who founded Four Seasons Health Care in 1989. Left in 2000 when it was the UK's fifth largest care home operator with 101 homes and 7,000 staff. Founded and chairs Renaissance Care, operating 17 care homes across Scotland with 1,200 staff.

Internationally renowned businessman, scientist and serial entrepreneur. Founded Morningside Pharmaceuticals Ltd and RandalSun Capital. Joins ahead of the launch of Jobs Foundation East Midlands.

Joined the David Nieper family business in 1986. The company has multiplied sales 25 times and employs 300 people — one of very few British fashion companies to remain loyal to British manufacturing. Founded the Christopher Nieper Education Trust, a multi-academy trust with a focus on developing employability and life skills.

Joined Finnebrogue in 2018 as its CSO. Finnebrogue is a family-owned business based in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland, known for its premium artisan and plant-based products.

Growing up as a free school meal recipient and carer for his deaf parents, Akshay founded Doorsteps at 17 years old, achieving £1 billion in sales. Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe. Board member of the Prince's Trust RISE Campaign.

Chief Executive Officer and Partner of Legatum since its inception in 2006. Has worked to incubate key philanthropic endeavours including the END Fund, Freedom Fund, Luminos Fund, The Legatum Center at MIT, and the Legatum Institute in London. Serves on the boards of GB News and Mobile Premier League.

Co-founder of DKK Partners, a leading provider of foreign exchange services to banks and businesses in emerging and frontier markets. Has overseen the company's rapid expansion to revenues of over $100m with offices across Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Managing Director at Fluorocarbon Polymers & Surface Technologies, based in Hertford and Manchester, specialising in new materials and complex machined composite components. Also advises UK SME businesses on scale-up funding and mentoring.

Award-winning multidisciplinary director whose 20+ year career has spanned broadcast TV, politics and commercial production. Established her production company Sister Motion in 2022 to address the gender imbalance in production by championing women and underrepresented talent.