Jennifer Daothong

Jennifer Daothong is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in housing, regeneration, and sustainability. Currently serving as Chief Executive at Lewisham Council since October 2021, Jennifer has previously held roles including Acting Chief Executive and Executive Director Housing, Regeneration and Public Realm. Prior experience includes positions as Commercial Director Housing Delivery and Assistant Director Housing Strategy and Development at the London Borough of Waltham Forest. At Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Jennifer led sustainability initiatives and managed significant projects, including the Legacy Communities Scheme. Earlier roles included Regeneration Project Manager at Southwark Council and Housing Policy Officer at the Greater London Authority, focusing on environmental sustainability in housing policy. Jennifer holds multiple master's degrees from The London School of Economics and Political Science and bachelor's degrees in Geology and History from Birkbeck and Queen Mary University of London, respectively.