Justine Simons OBE
Deputy Mayor for Culture and Creative Industries
Justine Simons is the Deputy Mayor for Culture and Creative Industries. She was Head of Culture for the Mayor of London for over a decade, playing a central role in the cultural revitalisation of London with Mayors from both sides of the political spectrum. She is Chair of the World Cities Culture Forum and shapes London’s Cultural Policy, covering film, fashion, design, music, theatre, and the visual arts. She also leads the Fourth Plinth Commission and played a central role in the London 2012 Festival.