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Radical Reformers ep.23: Philippa Stroud, Chief Executive, Legatum Institute

Andrew Laird

Sep 28, 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...

Radical Reformers ep.22: Rob Webster, Chief Executive, West Yorkshire and Harrogate Partnership

Andrew Laird

Sep 14, 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...

Radical Reformers ep.21: Chris Naylor, Chief Executive, Barking and Dagenham

Andrew Laird

Sep 1, 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...

Radical Reformers ep.20: Damian Allen, Chief Executive, Doncaster City

Andrew Laird

Jul 27, 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...

Radical Reformers ep.19: Donna Hall, Former Chief Executive, Wigan

Andrew Laird

Jul 13, 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...

Radical Reformers ep.18: Jane Lewington, Chief Executive, Navigo CIC

Andrew Laird

Jun 30, 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...

Radical Reformers ep.17: Andrew Burnell, Chief Executive, City Health Care Partnership

Andrew Laird

May 25, 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...

Radical Reformers ep.16: Ian Thomas, Chief Executive, Kingston

Andrew Laird

May 11, 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...

Radical Reformers ep.15: Debbie Barnes, Chief Executive, Lincolnshire County Council

Andrew Laird

Apr 21, 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...

Radical Reformers ep.14: Rachel Law, Chief Executive, PossAbilities CIC

Andrew Laird

Apr 7, 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...

Radical Reformers ep.13: John O'Brien, Chief Executive, London Councils

Andrew Laird

Mar 25, 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...

Radical Reformers ep.12: Scott Darraugh, Chief Executive, Social Adventures

Andrew Laird

Mar 11, 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...

Radical Reformers ep.11: Ade Adetosoye, Chief Executive, Bromley

Andrew Laird

Mar 4, 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...

Radical Reformers ep.10: Joanne Roney, Chief Executive, Manchester City

Andrew Laird

Feb 11, 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...

Radical Reformers ep.9: Bruce Leeke, Chief Executive, Suffolk Libraries

Andrew Laird

Jan 28, 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...

Radical Reformers ep.8: Monique Carayol, Strategy Director, Hounslow and Richmond Community Care

Andrew Laird

Jan 14, 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...

Radical Reformers ep.7: Julie Taylor, Chief Executive, Thomas Deacon Education Trust

Andrew Laird

Dec 31, 20201 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...

Radical Reformers ep.6: Julian Le Grand, Social Policy Professor, LSE

Andrew Laird

Dec 17, 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...

Radical Reformers ep.5: Lesley Hagger, Executive Director of Children's Services, Sandwell

Andrew Laird

Dec 3, 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...

Radical Reformers ep.4: Alison Reid, Chief Executive, Community Dental Services

Andrew Laird

Nov 19, 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...

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