Shravan Joshi MBE CC

Role at the City of London Corporation:

Served as Chair of the Planning & Transportation Committee (2022–2025), leading policy and strategic oversight for development, urban planning, and transport in the Square Mile

Elected Common Councilman for Bishopsgate Ward since 2018

Held previous roles including Deputy Chair of Licensing, Streets & Walkways, and Property Investment Committees

Member of Policy & Resources Committee (Effectively the Cabinet)

Key Achievements:

Led delivery of the City Plan 2040, ensuring the City’s planning framework aligned with sustainability, inclusivity, and economic growth

Championed the adoption of the Corporation’s first 25-year Utility Infrastructure Strategy

Advocated for sustainable urban mobility, public realm enhancements, and heritage-led development

Played a central role in the Climate Action Strategy and the City’s infrastructure modernization efforts

Professional Background:

Began in investment banking before transitioning to the energy sector in 1999

Specialised in international energy trading and supply chain operations across Central Asia, Eastern Europe, the Far East, and North America

Board Advisor to a number of firms including CME Group and advising investment groups.

Senior Advisor at CT Group, focusing on public policy, global markets, and emerging economies

Honours and Civic Involvement:

Awarded Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2020 for services to diversity and the British Hindu community

Liveryman and Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Fuellers; Court Assistant of the Worshipful Company of Blacksmiths

Education:

BSc in Chemistry from King’s College London

Personal and Public Service Ethos:

A committed advocate for cultural inclusion, sustainable development, and global connectivity

Active in various civic and community leadership roles within London and internationally