Tijs is a senior communications and government affairs expert campaigning on issues relevant to the City ranging from tech, transport and security to skills and inclusion.
Tijs has previously been as a trustee at Working Chance – a charity helping women ex-offenders into jobs, and volunteered as a Special Constable in central London, and he served as Chair of the City of London Academies Trust – supporting 10 schools across London.
Tijs represents Cheap Ward on several City of London Committees including Policy and Resources as Vice Chair, the Police Authority Board as Chair, and the Barbican Centre Board as Deputy Chair. In addition, he chairs the Board of Governors at London Metropolitan University and serves on the Mayor’s of London’s advisory board for policing.
Based in the City, Tijs works in the tech sector as public policy director. Having worked for the Equality and Human Rights Commission he is passionate about promoting social mobility, and a diverse and inclusive City.
In addition, Tijs is a member of the Ward of Cheap Club and a Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths based in the Ward.
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