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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.

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Charlie Murphy
Account Manager (Planning)
Charlotte Platten
Associate Director (Local Government Affairs)
Chris Tinker
Non-Executive Director
Dan Humphreys
Managing Director (Public Affairs)
Duncan Flynn
Senior Director (Planning)
Georgina Walker
Account Director (Advocacy)
Hanna Jarvi
Operations Manager
Harriet Shone
Senior Director (Public Sector)
Imogen Spencer-Dale
Senior Account Manager (Communities and Placemaking)
Jake Shepherd
Account Manager (Planning)
James Goldstone
Director (London Planning)
Jason Brock
Associate Director
Jenny Cooper
Associate Director (Communities and Placemaking)
Julian Seymour
Deputy CEO, Managing Director (Planning and Communities)
Kim Heilbron
Financial Controller & Company Secretary
Louise Hingley
Associate Director (Planning)
Marcus Stanway-Williams
Account Manager (Communities)
Matt Spencer
Account Director (Planning)
Nick Kilby
Chief Executive Officer
Nicola Richards
Director (Public Affairs)
Osman Dervish
Associate Director (London Planning)
Peter Banks
Marketing and Operations Director
Robert Delaney
Client Finance Controller
Sam Carmichael
Account Director (Advocacy)
Sarah McKee
Managing Director (Corporate Communications)
Sharon Sherfield
Finance Assistant & People Administrator
Sukhpal Garcha
Senior Account Executive (Public Affairs)
Sydney Kwok
Account Executive (Planning)