SPEAKER PROFILE

Based in London, UK, Stephen is a passionate advocate for collective action by fostering links between research, policy and action on the topics of sustainable and resilient cities and regions.
Stephen Joined the Resilience Brokers team in 2014 and has been leading the development and deployment of resilience.io an integrated, open-source platform for collaborative, low-carbon, city-region planning, investment and development.
During this time he led a wealth of integrated systems planning, innovative finance, sustainable urban development, infrastructure, health and disaster risk reduction projects globally.
As CEO Stephen leads a dynamic, talented team as part of a networked organisation that rapidly harnesses skills, talent and resources to support transformative action for city-regions.
Stephen has a professional background in housing, sustainable cities and energy systems, a MSc in Sustainable Urbanism at the Bartlett school, University College London, was chosen as one of 50 rising sustainability stars in the built environment by UK Building Magazine and is a Fellow of the RSA.