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Darren Rodwell

Senior Associate
Darren is known as the award winning Leader of Barking and Dagenham Council.
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Darren Rodwell’s work, recognised across the UK, has provided strategic insights for inclusive growth, mentoring both individuals and institutions through London Councils and the Local Government Association. Notably, he developed with NLA an innovative approach and one-of-a-kind framework comprising 80 public sector, private sector, and voluntary sector organisations attracting international investment into communities.

In addition to public sector recognition, Rodwell has contributed to private, think tanks and third sector boards like the Thames Freeport, Kerslake Commissions and The Community Housing Commission, sharing his expertise at seminars and workshops. Inclusive Growth Consultancy is committed to continuing his legacy, ensuring that the principles of inclusive growth shape urban development across the UK and beyond.

To learn how Darren can support you with your goals, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Our team

Meet our change makers.

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Charlie Murphy
Account Manager (Planning)
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Charlotte Platten
Director of Local Government Engagement and Communications
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Chris Tinker
Non-Executive Director
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Dan Humphreys
Managing Director (Public Affairs)
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Duncan Flynn
Senior Director (Planning)
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Harriet Shone
Senior Director (Public Sector)
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Imogen Spencer-Dale
Account Director (Communities and Placemaking)
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Joanna Christophides
Director (London Planning)
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Julian Seymour
Chief Executive Officer
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Kim Heilbron
Financial Controller & Company Secretary
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Matt Spencer
Account Director (Planning)
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Mona Xue
Account Manager (Corporate Communications & Public Affairs)
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Nick Kilby
Executive Chairman
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Nicola Richards
Director (Public Affairs)
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Nicole Kasumu
Account Executive (Public Affairs)
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Paul Teverson
Senior Director (Planning)
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Peter Banks
Marketing and Operations Director
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Robert Delaney
Client Finance Controller
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Rosie Colcomb
Account Executive (Planning)
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Samantha Carmichael
Account Director (Public Affairs)
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Sami Chakchouk
Account Manager (Communities and Placemaking)
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Sarah McKee
Managing Director (Corporate Communications & Communities)
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Stephanie Obi
Marketing and Business Support Manager
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Sydney Kwok
Senior Account Executive
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Toby Davis
Account Director (National Government Engagement – Public Affairs)
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Vanessa Mclean
Finance Assistant
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Zhiai Xiong
Account Manager (Planning)
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