Membership

The members of the expert panel are:

Jonathan Lewis (Chair)

International business leader with extensive experience across infrastructure, energy, technology and investment.

Sarah Williams-Gardener OBE (Vice Chair)

Fintech leader and investor with expertise in innovation, business growth and developing thriving business ecosystems.

Beren Kayali

Award-winning engineer and entrepreneur specialising in
low-carbon innovation and scalable technologies.

La-Chun Lindsay OBE

Global business executive with expertise in industry, international investment and economic development.

Dr Gareth Noyes

Technology strategist and investor specialising in innovation, digital transformation and high-growth companies.

Laura Doel

Trade union leader with expertise in skills, workforce development, fair work and social partnership.

Oriel Petry

Senior Airbus executive bringing expertise in industrial strategy, trade and international relations.

Nigel Morris

Global investor and fintech pioneer with a strong track record of scaling high-growth businesses.

Alison Lea-Wilson MBE

Entrepreneur and business founder with extensive experience in
exporting, brand-building and sustainable growth.

Gerald Holtham

Economist and investor with specialist expertise in finance, investment and public policy.

John Evans

Engineering and energy sector leader with decades of experience delivering major infrastructure projects.