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 28, 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 14, 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
Jul 1, 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 26, 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 12, 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 22, 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 8, 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
Radical Reformers ep.5: Lesley Hagger, Executive Director of Children's Services, Sandwell
On this episode I speak to Lesley Hagger, the Executive Director of Childrens Services at Sandwell Council. Lesley and her team have been...
Andrew Laird
Dec 3, 20201 min read
Radical Reformers ep.4: Alison Reid, Chief Executive, Community Dental Services
On this episode I speak to Alison Reid, the Chief Executive of Community Dental Services, which is a Community Interest Company based in...
Andrew Laird
Nov 19, 20201 min read
Radical Reformers ep.3: John Niland, Chief Executive, Provide CIC
On this episode I catch up with John Niland. John is the former Chief Executive of Provide, a Community Interest Company delivering...
Andrew Laird
Nov 5, 20201 min read
Radical Reformers ep.2: Trevor Doughty, Director of Children's Services, Cornwall
Trevor Doughty is an extremely experienced and accomplished children’s services leader. He is currently the Director of children’s...
Andrew Laird
Oct 30, 20201 min read
Radical Reformers ep.1: Sophie Humphreys, Founder, Pause CIC
In this, the very first episode of Radical Reformers, I speak to Sophie Humphreys. Sophie is a Radical Reformer in the truest sense of...
Andrew Laird
Oct 8, 20201 min read