John Lewis, Chief Executive

John Lewis joined the Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation as Chief Executive in August 2010.

Before his appointment at the Foundation, John was Chief Executive of Milton Keynes Partnership, an operational arm of the Homes and Communities Agency responsible for the growth of the city.

John has worked in both the public and private sector.  As an Associate Director with International property consultants DTZ he advised on a series of commercial and industrial developments in London and the Home Counties.  His interest in the broader aspects of regeneration and housing developed when he joined English Partnerships in 1998 where as a director he was responsible for the East of England Region.

John is married, and has two children.  He is a Chartered Surveyor and has a Master of Arts in Urban Regeneration.

In a voluntary capacity, John is vice-chair of Milton Keynes Theatre and Gallery and a Trustee of the Parks Trust.