Alice Grimes is Head of Public Affairs at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), leading the organisation’s overarching political engagement strategy and campaigning activity in Whitehall and across the Devolved Nations and Regions. Before joining the CBI, she worked in social policy at the National Lottery Community Fund and was a graduate on the Charityworks scheme. She holds a master’s in Public Policy and Management from Birkbeck College, London.

Originally from Preston, Lancashire, Ed studied politics at Durham University before joining Grayling Communications in June 2019. Following nearly 5 years at Grayling, Ed recently joined the public affairs team at Dentons Global Advisors

Lily is a Consultant in Hanover Communications' London Advocacy Team and works for clients across the technology, energy and sports sectors. Prior to working in public affairs, Lily worked for two Labour MPs, including a Shadow Minister, in their Parliamentary offices. She has a MSc in International History from the London School of Economics (LSE).

Ben Pang is an Account Director at Lowick, with a focus on public affairs and communications. Prior to joining Lowick, Ben worked at Hanbury Strategy and spent nearly three years in the Civil Service advising ministers and SpAds on media relations.

Tara is a public affairs professional with five years of experience in politics, and a deep commitment to impactful community engagement. She is the Public Affairs Manager at Electrical Safety First, where she leads the charity's activity in Westminster.