Leadership Council - Business in the Community

Leadership Council

Business in the Community (BITC) has a unique Leadership Council of senior business leaders drawn from our member organisations.

Comprised of some of the most senior business leaders, BITC’s Leadership Council convenes CEOs in our network on issues of responsible business. These leaders can collectively bring their experience and ideas to drive better outcomes to lift up the UK, as well as take action that will transform lives, and help our planet and communities to thrive. Members of the Leadership Council are advocates of responsible business, showcasing business as a force for good and helping to lead change in society.

Our Leadership Council Members

Susan Allen OBE

CEO, Yorkshire Building Society

Alex Baldock

CEO, Currys plc

Hywell Ball smiling at the camera.

Hywel Ball

UK Chair, EY

Dame Amanda Blanc 

Group Chief Executive Officer, Aviva

Andy Briggs MBE

Group Chief Executive Officer, Phoenix Group

Roger Bull

Managing Partner, Burges Salmon

Simon Carter

CEO, British Land

Steven Cooper CBE

CEO, Aldermore Group

Michael Davison

Deputy CEO, Hogan Lovells

Susan Davy

Group Chief Executive, Pennon Group

Sean Doyle

Chief Executive, British Airways plc

Emma Gilthorpe

Chief Executive, Royal Mail

An image of Lawrence Gosden

Lawrence Gosden

Chief Executive Officer, Southern Water

Malcolm Gomersall 

Partner, Chief Executive Officer, Grant Thornton

Matt Hammerstein

Chief Executive, Barclays UK

Julie-Ann Haines

Chief Executive Officer, Principality Building Society

Steven Henderson

Group Chief Executive, Wheatley Group

Colm Holmes

Colm Holmes

CEO, Allianz Holdings

Louise Kingham

Louise Kingham, CBE

Head of Country, UK bp plc 

Andrew Masraf

Senior Partner and Chair, Pinsent Masons  

Richard Iferenta

Partner and Vice-Chair, KPMG

Ailsa King

CEO of Risk Management, Marsh

Tunde Olanrewaju

Managing Partner, UK, Ireland and Israel, London, McKinsey & Company

Carlos Jaureguizar

CEO, Bupa Global, India and UK

Parminder Kohli 

Chair, Shell UK Ltd

Alex Vaughan

Alex Vaughan

Chief Executive Officer, Costain

Membership of the Leadership Council is by invite only. If you are a CEO or Executive Chair and are interested in being considered, please reach out to us to find out more.

Yes, your business needs to be in membership of BITC. If you are unsure, please get in touch.

Business in the Community defines responsible business as one that delivers long-term value for all stakeholders by minimising any negative impact and maximising their positive impact on society and the environment. 

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