The latest edition of The Silicon Leaders titled “The 10 Influential Leaders Shaping the Future of Smart Cities, 2024” sheds the spotlight on the celebrated career of Chris Hayward, the Policy Chairman of the City of London Corporation. He is determined to strengthen and ensure the continued success and resilience of the UK’s financial services sector.

Under Chris’ leadership, the City of London Corporation ensures that the UK grows economically, while nurturing businesses in the financial sector. He acknowledges the importance of financial and professional services in the UK’s economy, which account for millions of jobs and considerable tax revenue.

The Silicon Leaders applauds Chris’ dedication towards economic development and financial growth of the UK. Under Chris’ guidance, the City of London Corporation plans to add £225bn to the UK economy over the next decade. This plan, called the “Vision for Economic Growth,” consists of five key objectives namely supporting growth conditions, raising investment levels, becoming a digital-first economy, leading in sustainable finance, and developing a global knowledge hub.

The Silicon Leaders is proud to feature Chris who, along with the City of London Corporation, is joining forces with governments, regulators, and businesses to overcome the challenges and solve problems related to the financial services industry.

Hayward and the Lord Mayor utilize their position of ambassadors to promote international relations and showcase the UK as a place for business growth. Hayward is driven to transform the City of London Corporation into a world-class organization, while opening the doorway to business growth and infrastructural development.

With the objective of expanding SMEs in the Square Mile, he brought forth the City of London Corporation’s inaugural Small and Medium Enterprise Strategy. He believes that culture and heritage has played a major part in rejuvenating the local economy of the City of London Corporation.

The Silicon Leaders is honored to feature Chris, who is determined to promote arts and learning by sponsoring the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and hosting The Barbican Centre. Chris is concerned about climatic changes, and as such ensures that the City of London Corporation eliminates from its operations and value chain.

Chris is excited about the growing investments of the financial sector in clean energy schemes. He ensures that the City of London Corporation will continue to promote climate change mitigation measures.

Read also : From Confusion to Clarity: How a Study Abroad Consultant Can Transform Your Journey