Dame Judith Mayhew Jonas to chair New West End Company
- Published: 17 July 2008 08:58
- Author: Tom Whittaker
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New West End Company, the organisation charged with improving London's premier shopping district, has named Dame Judith Mayhew Jones as its new chair.
Mayhew Jonas, the former chair of the City of London's Policy and Resources Committee takes up the post as the New West End Company embarks on its five-year, £34 million programme to promote and enhance the area.
New West End is working in partnership with public bodies and businesses on the project. Mayhew Jonas's experience in the public and private sectors is seen as a big asset.
New West End Company board member and chairman of department store group Fenwicks, Mark Fenwick, said: "She has all the qualities needed to help ensure we deliver the multimillion-pound investments needed to improve the environment of the West End and to help us maximise the benefits from major events in London, such as the Olympics and the construction of Crossrail."
Over the next five years, businesses, organisations such as Westminster City Council and the Mayor of London will invest about £1.5 billion in the district.
Former chairman Ian Henderson will remain president of the New West End Company until Mayhew Jonas begins in September.
Mayhew Jonas said "Over 200 million people visit the West End every year. It is a real jewel in London's crown and I am looking forward to being part of its future."
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