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Binal C.

Programme Delivery Lead - Economic Development And Programmes at Greater London Authority

Binal C. has a diverse range of work experience in various roles and industries. They have worked for the Greater London Authority, where they served as the Head of Programme Delivery for Employment and Skills, overseeing multi-million programs and projects aimed at supporting London's economy. They also led the development and implementation of high-value skills and employment programs, such as the Mayor's Academies Program. Prior to this, Binal was a Programme Delivery Lead at the same organization, responsible for managing business support programs and providing strategic oversight.

Binal also held positions at the Greater Cambridge Greater Peterborough Enterprise Partnership, where they served as a Scale Up and Growth Manager and a Growth Hub Project Manager, supporting businesses in the local area and facilitating economic growth and job creation. Their experience also includes working as a Project Manager at Westminster City Council, managing a part ERDF funded project that aimed to promote supplier diversity and sustainable procurement in London.

They have a background in economic development, working as a Business Intelligence Manager at Opportunity Peterborough, attracting new businesses and investments to the city. Binal also worked as an Economic Development Consultant at Halcrow, where they were involved in various projects related to policy, socio-economic baselines, and economic regeneration. They started their career at Peterborough City Council, working as a Community Regeneration Officer and an Arts Marketing Officer.

Overall, Binal C. has extensive experience in program and project management, business support, economic development, and strategic planning.

Binal C. attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 2022 to study Public Policy Analysis. In 2011, Binal pursued a Project Management Practitioner certification from PRINCE 2. In 2014, Binal participated in the Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative (SFEDI) program, focusing on Business Support at a Level 5. Additionally, Binal completed a Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) professional postgraduate diploma, although the specific dates and field of study are unknown. Binal also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Business Studies with Honors from Loughborough University, field of study being Business/Managerial Economics.

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  • Programme Delivery Lead - Economic Development And Programmes

    April 1, 2024 - present

  • Head Of Programme Delivery. Employment And Skills (secondment)

    October, 2022

  • Programme Delivery Lead Business Growth

    June, 2021

  • Senior Project Manager

    April, 2018