The Lord Ranger of Northwood is a member of the House of Lords. He has been a leading figure in the development and communication of innovative, technology-led services and has a unique record of working in politics, the public and private sectors over the last twenty-five years. His blend of political acumen and technological insight has allowed him to be a trusted adviser to senior politicians, chief executives and boards. He has led teams through major project delivery, large scale transformational programmes, reputation, and communications crises.

 

Lord Ranger was part of the team that delivered the London Oystercard and spent four years working for the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, leading the transport and environment briefs and establishing the Digital London Office. His time at City Hall included preparing for the 2012 Olympics, making the case for Crossrail, and leading on groundbreaking initiatives such as the cycle hire scheme, the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs), the development of Tech City and introduced the 'Cleaner Air for London' campaign. These efforts significantly contributed to sustainable urban and economic development in London.

 

Most recently he was a senior executive at Atos, a global leader in digital transformation, and established and led the strategy and corporate communications function across Northern Europe, APAC and India.

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Lord Ranger has sat on various boards including Transport for London and Bristol 2015 European Green Capital City and is currently a member of the West Midlands Digital Advisory Board. His expertise continues to shape the future of digital services and public policy. He is an international public speaker, a regular broadcaster for TV and radio and a passionate fan of Test cricket and Tottenham Hotspur FC fan.