Sir Robin Wales

　　Robin is the directly elected Executive Mayor of the London Borough of Newham, one of just twelve nationally. Prior to his first election in 2002, he had served as Leader of Newham Council since 1995.

　　He was Chair of the Association of London Government (now London Councils) from 2000 – 2006 and is involved in local government nationally via the Local Government Association, where he is vice chair of the Culture and Tourism Board. He was awarded a Knighthood in the Birthday Honours’ List 2000 in recognition of his service to local government.

　　Robin comes from Kilmarnock and has a BSc in chemistry from Glasgow University. He has two children, and before becoming Mayor was employed by British Telecom, where he was responsible for developing credit and fraud management systems.

　　Robin serves as Chair of LOCOG’s Remuneration Committee.