Our network of experts are design pioneers who work with us to advocate for design, share knowledge about best practice and help us deliver advice and programmes.
Rachel is the Programme Lead for Skills at the Design Council, which currently involves managing our Skills for Planet movement, an initiative that aims to upskill 1 million designers with critical
Patrick is the Founder of Atelier Ten, a Building Services and Environmental Engineering consultancy founded in 1990 in London and now with 11 offices worldwide. He is a Chartered Engineer with more
Haleh Moravej is a transformational leader in education, dedicated to reshaping the educational landscape to address the evolving needs of our planet. With a diverse background in biomedical science,
Keith led the planning and establishment of the British Business Bank from 2013, and stepped down as CEO in 2020. Prior to this, Keith was an Executive Director of UK Financial Investments (UKFI),
Nicola Peel is a Solutionist, a change-maker, and an inspiring speaker with 25 years of award-winning environmental work. As a dynamic force at the forefront of environmentalism and sustainability,
Patricia advises civic and business leaders on the dynamics and creation of positive urban change. This draws on 25 years of influencing and improving urban environments and economies, pioneering
Neal Stone is a visionary leader in design and innovation, renowned for his transformative approach to integrating design thinking into organisations’ strategies. Founding leapSTONE in 2009, he uses
Roger is Joint Head of the 53-acre Canada Water Development at British Land and is a member of the Executive Committee. He joined British Land in February 2016 after 29 years at Argent. As the
Amardeep Singh Shakhon is the CEO and Founder of Bros&Co, leading the creation of sustainable award-winning experiences and products. His commitment to innovation and excellence in design fosters