John Lehal

John Lehal currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at The Labour Party, a position held since May 2023. Prior to this role, John operated as a strategy, reputation, and growth adviser from April 2020 to May 2023, providing consulting services to businesses, the public sector, and charities. From April 2019 to April 2020, John was the CEO of UpRising Leadership, focusing on youth mentorship and social action. John's earlier experience includes leading Four Communications as the CEO of Public Affairs from January 2017 to August 2018, and founding Insight Consulting Group, where John served as CEO from January 2006 to January 2017. John also held positions as Director at Edelman and Account Director at Westminster Strategy, contributing to a robust career in communications and consultancy spanning over two decades.