LEAD 2027

Nina Hossain is an award winning journalist and ITN newscaster.

Nina is lead presenter of the ITV Lunchtime News and also presents News at Ten. She presented the series Coronavirus: Q & A for ITV, throughout the lockdown period of the COVID-19 crisis. She has also co-presented ITV’s Election Live coverage for the 2015, 2017 and 2019 elections.

She joined ITN 15 years ago after being poached from BBC London where she was a launch face of their evening programme.

Born in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire she studied at Durham University before gaining a post-graduate diploma in Broadcast Journalism at the University of Central Lancashire.

She is the RTS Presenter of the Year for Regional News, and has picked up three RTS Programme of the year awards when anchoring ITV News London and the ITV Evening News.

She was also awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Huddersfield.

When not writing and presenting daily news she has worked on documentary programmes, Exposure and On Assignment, has hosted countless awards ceremonies and chaired a range of conferences for both charities and the corporate world.

She has three children, loves travelling and music.

Tim Davie CBE is a British media executive and creative industries leader, with extensive experience spanning broadcasting, cultural policy, and industry–government collaboration. 

Tim served as DirectorGeneral of the BBC from September 2020 to April 2026.  He drove the transformation of the BBC in a period which encompassed the continued shift to digital platforms, responding to global competition and fast-changing audience behaviours. Under his leadership, the organisation reinforced its public service mission while navigating complex political, financial, and reputational challenges.  

Tim joined the BBC in 2005 and held a number of senior executive roles, including Director of Audio & Music and Chief Executive of BBC Studios. 

Before joining the BBC, he worked at PepsiCo and Procter and Gamble after leaving Cambridge University where he read English. 

Baroness Hazarika MBE is a broadcaster, comedian, writer and political commentator, known for her sharp political insight and distinctive wit.

Ayesha hosts Times Radio where she dissects the latest news and geopolitical events and is also regular contributor to programmes including Good Morning Britain, Question Time, The Jeremy Vine Show, The News Quiz and Have I Got News For You.

A former Labour Special Adviser who worked with Gordon Brown, Harriet Harman and Ed Miliband, Ayesha brings extensive Westminster experience to her analysis of politics, government and the way messages are communicated.

In 2024, she was appointed to the House of Lords as a Labour peer. She is also a sought-after speaker and host, combining political insight with humour and a particular interest in the future of politics, media and the creative industries.

Andria has 30 years’ experience in marketing and technology, focusing on re-energising brands through consumer engagement and digital innovation. She was appointed in 2023 to lead Allwyn’s UK operations, reinvigorating The National Lottery to deliver even more to Good Causes. The National Lottery currently delivers c.£30m weekly to Good Causes – supporting the arts and sport sectors, empowering local community groups and preserving iconic British landmarks – making it one of the UK’s most significant societal contributors.

Prior to Allwyn, Andria was CEO of Tag EMEA, leading the transformation of the independent, global marketing production partner for brands and agencies. She spent six years as CEO of Centaur Media PLC, which she evolved into a business intelligence and data group, and four years as CEO for EMI Music UK & Ireland, following senior roles at Bauer Media and the BBC.

Andria has served as a Non-Executive Director at multiple organisations including 888 Holdings PLC, Gamesys Group plc and, most recently, luxury shoe brand Sophia Webster.  She has chaired Ad Week Europe’s Advisory Board and held trustee positions at the Media Trust and the Roundhouse as well as being named Change Maker of the Year (2021) and Agency Leader of the Year (2023) by the Drum Awards.

Since its launch in 2018, Damon has been CEO of Ozone, guiding the business through a significant growth period and delivering on its promise to build a more sustainable future for journalism and digital advertising.

Damon is incredibly passionate about championing transparency, open discourse and quality journalism in a digital world. He has previously worked with many data, media and technology companies – OpenX, Snowplow Analytics, Hereford Technologies, Authenticated Digital, Unanimis – as founder, investor and advisor to promote change and better business in advertising through technology innovation.

As CEO of WPP Media UK, Kate is focused on a singular mission: ensuring the group serves as the ultimate trusted growth partner for clients. Kate has led the business through a significant, positive evolution, successfully transforming the organisation from GroupM into a unified, agile WPP Media business.

By modernising the operating model, breaking down legacy silos, and building a brilliant new executive leadership team, Kate has created a business structured entirely around modern client needs. Under her leadership, WPP Media has not only defended its position as the UK’s number one media group but has extended its market lead.

Blair McDougall was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Reindustrialisation) jointly in the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) on 22 July 2026.

He was previously Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Business and Trade between 7 September 2025 and 22 July 2026.

He was elected as the MP for East Renfrewshire in July 2024.

Margaret joined NatWest Group in September 2020 as Group Chief Marketing Officer.

 She has significant commercial expertise in marketing and customer experience.  Prior to joining NatWest, Margaret was Chief Marketing Officer at Centrica where she led the function for the Group.

 Over a 35 year career, she has held global, regional and UK roles spanning multinational corporates such as Unilever, Centrica and Cadbury, to private equity owned business such as Birds Eye Igloo.

Margaret has been recognised in Marketing Week’s Top 100 Most Effective Marketers for the last decade and in 2022, was appointed President of the ISBA and recognised as Marketer of the Year by Marketing Week.

Margaret was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the IPA Council in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the IPA and the agency business generally, as a committed member of the IPA Effectiveness Leadership group and in October 2024 she was appointed as a specialist marketing adviser to The British Heart Foundation’s Marketing Advisory Group.