Joyce Ugunade

Joyce is Interim Head of Inclusive Economy Strategy and Programmes at the London Borough of Newham, leading work to ensure the delivery of Newham inclusive growth strategy and realise tangible benefits for local communities. 
 
With over a decade of experience across London government, she has shaped and delivered economic development and regeneration strategies in boroughs including Islington, Tower Hamlets, Barking & Dagenham and Merton. At Islington, she worked on one of the capital’s leading Affordable Workspace Programmes, creating a pipeline of more than 30,000 sqm of workspace and securing over £5m in social value for residents and businesses. 
 
Her expertise spans strategy, partnership development, commercial negotiations and governance. She is known for building strong cross-sector collaborations with developers, anchor institutions, SMEs and community organisations, ensuring that regeneration and growth projects translate into inclusive opportunities on the ground.