About Us
The Rt. Hon. Lord Brady
Chairman
Sir Graham Brady, The Rt Hon Lord Brady of Altrincham PC, is a distinguished British politician and member of the House of Lords. He served as the Conservative MP for Altrincham and Sale West from 1997 to 2024. As Chairman of the 1922 Committee, Sir Brady played a pivotal part in shaping Conservative Party leadership over more than a decade. During his tenure as 1922 Committee chairman, he has overseen the election of three Conservative Party leaders and Prime Ministers.
Tony Matharu
Chairman, CLP
Tony Matharu has founded many successful start-up organisations and businesses and combines his passion for hospitality with philanthropy, sport and community engagement. Tony is the founder and Chairman of Integrity International Group. He is a Board Member of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Chairman of the Asian Business Association, Director of Central District Alliance (Business Improvement District) and Central London Alliance.
Anasudhin Azeez
Chief Executive Officer
Anasudhin Azeez is a British journalist and media entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience. In 2025, he launched London Daily, a Fleet Street-based “Tra-Digital” publication blending traditional print journalism with modern digital technology. Azeez has contributed to major outlets including The Sunday Times, The Times, BBC, Asian Lite and continues to champion media innovation and community representation.
Prof. Diana Beech
Head of Programmes, LEF
Professor Diana Beech is currently leading the establishment of the Finsbury Institute, a new public policy hub at City St George’s, University of London. With the University committed to its role as the civic university of the City of London - anchored across Clerkenwell, Moorgate and Tooting, her appointment follows her recent appearance alongside the Lady Mayor at her recent installation as University Rector.
Mihir Bose
Chair - Defence Panel Chair - Defence Panel & Editor-At-Large, London Daily
Mihir Bose is a pioneering British journalist, author, and broadcaster who significantly shaped journalism in the UK. He began his career at LBC before spending two decades at The Sunday Times and later serving as chief sports correspondent for The Daily Telegraph. In 2006, he became the BBC’s first Sports Editor—and the Corporation’s first non‑white editor in that role—a position he held until his departure in 2009. Mihir Bose has authored over fifty books spanning sports, history, Bollywood, and biographies. His work has earned numerous accolades, including awards for sports reporting and literary achievements.
David Smith
Chair – Economics Panel & Economics Editor, Sunday Times
David Smith, one of the senior most journalists in the country, has served as the Economics Editor of The Sunday Times since 1989, in addition to his roles as assistant editor, chief leader-writer, and policy adviser. A distinguished economic commentator, he writes a weekly column and contributes to various publications. Before joining The Sunday Times, Smith gathered experience across sectors—working at Lloyds Bank, the Henley Centre for Forecasting, and writing for The Times, Financial Weekly, and Now! Magazine. He is the author of multiple acclaimed books, including The Rise and Fall of Monetarism, The Dragon & the Elephant, and The Age of Instability.
Nigel Dudley
Advisor – London Daily
Nigel Dudley is a seasoned political commentator and veteran journalist. He is best known for his political commentaries. His sharp, insightful analysis on British politics, economics, and societal trends are readers’ favourites. Dudley brings decades of experience and a discerning perspective to discussions on topics ranging from election campaigns to government dysfunction. He was formerly a Leader Writer for The Daily Telegraph and The Daily Mail and has written regularly for The European, Euromoney, International Herald Tribune and The Banker. Nigel is a regular contributor to London Daily, the newly launched print and digital newspaper from Fleet Street.
Ruchir Verma
Strategic Advisor
Based in Zurich, Ruchir Verma brings more than three decades of international experience across global financial services, technology and professional services. Over the course of his career, he has held senior roles at leading organisations including Thomson Reuters, Clifford Chance, Royal Bank of Scotland and Zurich Insurance Group, while also building and leading entrepreneurial ventures across Asia and Europe. An engineer by training with both an MBA and an LLM, Verma combines corporate leadership experience with entrepreneurial insight. He currently advises several start-ups focused on creating sustainable and socially meaningful impact alongside commercial success.
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