John Newbigin OBE, Business Member

John is the co-founder and Chair of Creative England. He was previously the chair for RSA (Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) network Screen England and is a freelance journalist and strategic consultant for the creative industries. John serves on a number of boards including Culture 24, an online gateway to the UK’s cultural sector. He is a Visiting Professor at the University of East London and other international universities, and a Member of the British Council’s Advisory Board for Arts and Creative Industries.

John is a Member of the Royal Docks Enterprise Zone Programme Board and the Mayor's Cultural Leadership Board.

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