Antonia Jennings begins her role as Chief Executive of Centre for London today.

Founded in 2011, Centre for London is London’s think tank. It acts as a voice for all London is, and could be, and works towards its vision of a successful and sustainable city that works for all Londoners.  

Antonia joins Centre for London from the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES), where she was Associate Director. Current Centre for London Interim Chief Executive Claire Harding will assist Antonia with the transition, before leaving the Centre in mid-October.  

Antonia is an experienced policy and strategy professional committed to building more sustainable, resilient and just economies. She is interested in how regional inequality can be addressed and how London’s growth and prosperity can benefit everyone in the UK.

Antonia is available for broadcast interviews and to provide comment across a range of policy areas. Centre for London’s work looks at the range of challenges the city faces and brings together London’s leaders to find solutions and opportunities. From our ongoing research programmes on how to create the systemic change needed to meet London’s housing needs and how to build a fairer, safer, and greener transport system, to projects and events focused on improving Londoners’ wellbeing, or the upcoming London Conference asking what London needs as we head into mayoral elections in 2024.  

Antonia Jennings, Chief Executive of Centre for London, said: 

“I am delighted to be joining Centre for London at this incredibly important time for the city. 

With mayoral, local and general elections likely in the next 18 months, defining London’s role in the future of the UK stands at a critical juncture. 

I look forward to working with Centre for London’s excellent team to continue building a successful and sustainable city for all Londoners.”

Fiona Fletcher-Smith, Chair of Trustees, Centre for London said:

“Antonia joins us ahead of a critical period in London politics, in which we look forward to engaging with London’s many leaders and policymakers, including its new mayor.

 She will lead with energy and passion as we continue to strive for a global city that works for all Londoners.”