Winner of the LGA’s Local Government Challenge 2023, Lewis Sheldrake is the Lead Commissioner for Innovation and Personalisation at the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. He leads digital transformation initiatives that have delivered substantial cost savings and enhanced services for residents.With a background in the British Army’s Airborne Forces, Lewis has also completed advanced studies in Digital Health Leadership at Imperial College, London and an intensive Artificial Intelligence program at Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge, MA. A recognised thought leader in AI and digital technology, he combines strategic insight with practical expertise to drive impactful, resident-focused innovations, and is a frequent public speaker on these topics.