Jo Swinson

Jo Swinson is a seasoned professional currently serving as Director at Partners for a New Economy and as a Visiting Professor at Cranfield University. With a distinguished political career, Swinson was Leader and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats and served as Member of Parliament for East Dunbartonshire from 2005 to 2015 and again from 2017 to 2019. Notably, Swinson has held various leadership roles in organizations such as the Ditchley Foundation, Equal Power Consulting Ltd, and Maternity Action, while also contributing to the Advertising Standards Authority and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills as Minister for Employment Relations & Consumer Affairs. An alumna of The London School of Economics and Political Science, Swinson has built a diverse portfolio spanning academia, politics, and consultancy.