Connected, Liveable London Committee Members | Business Groups

Natalie Chapman

Committee Chair. Head of Policy – South, Logistics UK

Natalie has over 18 years of experience in the logistics industry. She leads on Logistics UK’s policy engagement for the South of England, including developing and shaping transport policy; engaging with political and policy stakeholders; and representing the industry in the media.

Matt Barker

Managing Director, CSB Logistics

Matt is MD of CSB Logistics – leading operator of Consolidation Centres that control just-in-time freight deliveries to inner-city projects. Matt is on several committees driving improvement in construction logistics and works closely with industry leaders and local authorities addressing road safety, pollution and congestion.

Martin Bellinger

Executive Director, Goodstone

Known for being a pioneer and industry leader within the residential property market, Martin has a track record exceeding 35 years and has covered all parts of the market – from construction, housing associations, volume house builders, and build-to-rent. He has recently co-founded Goodstone Living,...
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James Bompas

Director, Strategic Planning and Business Development, Iceni Projects

James principally works on larger, strategic planning applications, often accompanied by an Environmental Impact Assessment. This frequently involves site promotion, allocation, the co-ordination of planning application submissions and, where necessary, appeal work. Clients include housebuilders, strategic funds and property companies.

Moinul Choudhury

Associate Director of Corporate Affairs, Canary Wharf Group

Mo is the Associate Director of Corporate Affairs for Canary Wharf Group. He has previously held roles managing Special Projects and as Head of Government Relations at CWG. He leads on engaging corporate stakeholders, Government relations and transport infrastructure for the Group.

Richard Currie

Senior Director of Public Affairs, UPS

Richard Currie is the Senior Director of Public Affairs for UPS in the UK, Ireland and Nordics. He was previously Director of EU Affairs in Brussels. He also established and then ran UPS Public Affairs in both Turkey and the Middle East.

Helen Gray

UK Stakeholder Communications Advisor – DP World

An experienced policy and public affairs professional with a PhD in policy networks, Helen has extensive experience leading on corporate affairs, policy and communications in property development, construction and logistics and has also worked in economic development at a London local authority. ...
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Lucio Guerra

Partner and Chief Operating Officer, Design International

Lucio is an Architect with over 20 years of experience in master-planning and designing large scale commercial buildings that aim to become meeting places for local communities by connecting developer’s interests with public aspirations.

Simon Neate

Director, WSP

Simon has four decades of experience in the sector, working across a broad spectrum of work - from regional planning to sensitive, small-scale schemes. He is a member of the British Chambers of Commerce Planning Expert Panel and is particularly interested in the concepts of...
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Sarah Ralphs

External Affairs Lead, Heathrow

Sarah is the External Affairs Lead at Heathrow, looking after the airport’s relationships with business groups. Sarah has a decade of experience in External Affairs and is passionate about building and developing partnerships. After working for several MP’s, Sarah worked in Public Affairs and Stakeholder...
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Harprit S Suri

Director, Suri London Properties Holdings Ltd

His business is residential & student accommodation in property sector. He is a Freeman at The World Traders company, City Livery, Chairman Park Royal Business Group, Board member Bridge India, Ealing Acton Business Club, Member of Council LCCI.