

Radical Reformers ep.25: Mel Pickup. Chief Executive, Bradford Teaching Hospitals Trust
On this episode I speak with Mel Pickup, Chief Executive of Bradford Teaching Hospitals Trust, which is part of the West Yorkshire and...

Andrew Laird
Oct 27, 20211 min read


Radical Reformers ep.24: Simon Kaye, Senior Researcher, New Local
This episode is with Dr. Simon Kaye, Senior Researcher at New Local, an independent think tank and network of councils, with a mission to...

Andrew Laird
Oct 13, 20211 min read


Radical Reformers ep.23: Philippa Stroud, Chief Executive, Legatum Institute
This episode is with Baroness Philippa Stroud. Philippa is the Chief Executive of the Legatum Institute, a think tank focused on...

Andrew Laird
Sep 28, 20211 min read


Radical Reformers ep.22: Rob Webster, Chief Executive, West Yorkshire and Harrogate Partnership
This episode is with Rob Webster. It is fascinating, inspiring and very timely. In 2016, Rob took up the Chief Executive job at the South...

Andrew Laird
Sep 14, 20211 min read


Radical Reformers ep.21: Chris Naylor, Chief Executive, Barking and Dagenham
This episode is a real treat! Since 2014, Chris Naylor has been the Chief Executive of Barking and Dagenham Council – but for an eventful...

Andrew Laird
Sep 1, 20211 min read


Radical Reformers ep.20: Damian Allen, Chief Executive, Doncaster City
This episode is with Damian Allen, the Chief Executive of Doncaster Council. As well as discussing Damian’s early life (he was homeless...

Andrew Laird
Jul 27, 20211 min read


Radical Reformers ep.19: Donna Hall, Former Chief Executive, Wigan
This conversation is with Donna Hall. I was very excited about this one and it certainly does not disappoint! When I launched the podcast...

Andrew Laird
Jul 13, 20211 min read


Radical Reformers ep.18: Jane Lewington, Chief Executive, Navigo CIC
This conversation is with Jane Lewington, the Chief Executive of Navigo, a Community Interest Company providing mental health services in...

Andrew Laird
Jun 30, 20211 min read


Radical Reformers ep.17: Andrew Burnell, Chief Executive, City Health Care Partnership
This episode is with Andrew Burnell, the Group Chief Executive of City Health Care Partnership (CHCP). CHCP delivers community care, care...

Andrew Laird
May 25, 20211 min read


Radical Reformers ep.16: Ian Thomas, Chief Executive, Kingston
This episode is with Ian Thomas, the Chief Executive of the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames. The interview is in two parts: A lot...

Andrew Laird
May 11, 20211 min read


Radical Reformers ep.15: Debbie Barnes, Chief Executive, Lincolnshire County Council
This week, the conversation is with Debbie Barnes, the Chief Executive of Lincolnshire County Council. This episode is a bit different in...

Andrew Laird
Apr 21, 20211 min read


Radical Reformers ep.14: Rachel Law, Chief Executive, PossAbilities CIC
This week’s episode is with Rachel Law, Chief Executive of PossAbilities, a Rochdale based social enterprise delivering adult social care...

Andrew Laird
Apr 7, 20211 min read


Radical Reformers ep.13: John O'Brien, Chief Executive, London Councils
This episode is with John O’Brien, Chief Executive of London Councils, the “umbrella” organisation for the London Boroughs. John explains...

Andrew Laird
Mar 25, 20211 min read


Radical Reformers ep.12: Scott Darraugh, Chief Executive, Social Adventures
This episode is with Scott Darraugh, Chief Executive of Social AdVentures, a Salford based staff and community owned social enterprise...

Andrew Laird
Mar 11, 20211 min read


Radical Reformers ep.11: Ade Adetosoye, Chief Executive, Bromley
On this episode I speak to Ade Adetosoye - Chief Executive of the London Borough of Bromley. We talk about Ade’s ideas for a new...

Andrew Laird
Mar 4, 20211 min read


Radical Reformers ep.10: Joanne Roney, Chief Executive, Manchester City
This episode is with Joanne Roney, the Chief Executive of Manchester City Council. It’s a fascinating discussion covering Manchester’s...

Andrew Laird
Feb 11, 20211 min read


Radical Reformers ep.9: Bruce Leeke, Chief Executive, Suffolk Libraries
In many parts of the country, libraries have played a critical role in the response to Covid-19. Far from the traditional limited role of...

Andrew Laird
Jan 28, 20211 min read


Radical Reformers ep.8: Monique Carayol, Strategy Director, Hounslow and Richmond Community Care
Monique Carayol is the Director of Strategy and Transformation at Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare, an NHS Trust providing the...

Andrew Laird
Jan 14, 20211 min read


Radical Reformers ep.7: Julie Taylor, Chief Executive, Thomas Deacon Education Trust
On this episode, I speak to Julie Taylor who is the Chief Executive of the Thomas Deacon Education Trust. This was such an interesting...

Andrew Laird
Dec 31, 20201 min read


Radical Reformers ep.6: Julian Le Grand, Social Policy Professor, LSE
This latest episode is a little different. Usually, I speak to operational public service leaders but this conversation is with one of...

Andrew Laird
Dec 17, 20201 min read

