Radical Reformers Revisited: Ian Thomas CBE, Town Clerk and Chief Executive of the City of London Corporation
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I was delighted to see Ian Thomas CBE named Britain’s most influential person of African and African Caribbean heritage on the Powerlist 2027, last week!
I was reminded of the time we were lucky to have Ian as a guest on the Radical Reformers podcast. Exploring Ian’s rich career history is as meaningful now as it was when he first spoke to Andrew five years ago! So, we’re bringing his episode back!
Of course, Ian is currently the Town Clerk & Chief Executive of the City of London Corporation. At the time of recording, he was the Chief Executive of Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames and in the first part of the conversation, Ian explores the importance of public sector infrastructure, commercial vibrancy, inward investment and attractive, safe public places. It’s a theme that feels particularly relevant today, as the government develops its ambitions for Rewiring the State around stronger places and local leadership.
Ian and Andrew also discuss Ian’s role as the Director of Children’s Services (DCS) in Rotherham in 2015. He reflects on the importance of working as one system around a place and breaking down organisational boundaries, which ultimately uncovered one of the biggest sexual exploitation scandals this country has ever seen.
Ian is a radical reformer in the truest sense, and we hope you enjoy this revisited episode.
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