Lauren Tait

Lauren Tait is the Director of London Coordination & Summit Delivery at C40 Cities, where they ensure the priorities and vision of the Mayor of London are realized and are responsible for the successful delivery of C40's World Mayors Summit in 2025. They previously served as Principal International Relations Officer for the Mayor of London, and have extensive experience in international relations, intergovernmental sectors, and charity work. Lauren's past roles include Africa and Human Rights Project Manager at the British Group Inter-Parliamentary Union and various positions with the Commonwealth Secretariat, Minority Rights Group, and CPA UK. They hold a BA in History from King's College London and an MSc in Development Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London.