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Mimi Harker OBE

Mimi Harker OBE

Campaigns and Forums Manager
Mimi Harker OBE is a former senior elected politician and national campaigner recognised with an OBE for services to equality, and her contribution to the Equalities Act 2010, which included the Speakers Conference and changes to workplace laws. During her time, spanning 30 years in public office, she built a reputation as a principled and determined advocate for fairness, safeguarding and for being a community voice.
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In her political life, Mimi has served in almost every role, Cabinet Member for 9 years, chaired the Communities and Localism Select Committee on Buckinghamshire Unitary Council, and served in numerous civic roles, as Mayor of Amersham, Chairman of Chiltern District Council, and finally as Chairman of Buckinghamshire Council from 2024-25.

Mimi played a key role in advancing reform that contributed to the introduction of the UK’s 12A cinema classification, influencing national media standards and child protection policy. She was also actively involved in high-profile campaigns including the Post Office campaign and local planning battles such as the Banner Homes case, consistently standing up for transparency and justice.

Known for her clarity in difficult decisions and her ability to work across political divides, Mimi combines strong political judgement with strategic communications expertise. Her career has been defined by impact, resilience and a commitment to delivering meaningful change.

Mimi works for a number of charities as Patron and Ambassador and continues to share her experiences with other organisations.  She volunteers for the Maritime Trust and works alongside the National Honours System.  She is an award winning community broadcaster, event compère, and is called upon to chair meetings, deliver training and mentor young people, aspiring women and newly elected political colleagues.

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Charlie Murphy
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Charlotte Platten
Director (Local Government Affairs)
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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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Jenny Cooper
Associate 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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Louise Hingley
Associate Director (Planning)
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Matt Spencer
Account Director (Planning)
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Mimi Harker OBE
Campaigns and Forums Manager
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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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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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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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