Ashok Sinha

Ashok Sinha is a prominent leader in sustainability and advocacy with significant experience in various organizations. Currently serving as CEO of Ashden since June 2023 and Chair of the London Sustainable Development Commission since May 2017, Ashok provides strategic guidance on sustainability to the Mayor of London. Previously, Ashok held the position of Chief Executive Officer at the London Cycling Campaign from September 2010 to June 2023, where influential campaigns such as Love London, Go Dutch and Space for Cycling were developed. Ashok has also directed significant initiatives, including The Climate Coalition from 2005 to 2010 and co-founding Make Poverty History from 2003 to 2005. Early career roles include directing Debt Justice and consulting for Solarcentury, alongside research positions at Forum for the Future, Imperial College London, and the University of Reading. Ashok holds a PhD in Renewable Energy Modelling from the University of Cambridge and a Bachelor's degree in Physics from the University of Bristol.