Tom Sleigh is Chair of the Planning and Transportation Committee at the City of London Corporation, overseeing one of the most dynamic and densely developed planning jurisdictions in the country. An elected independent Member representing the ward of Bishopsgate since 2013, Tom has long been at the forefront of shaping the City’s built environment—balancing heritage with modernity, and commercial vitality with civic responsibility.

He previously chaired the City’s Property Investment Board, managing a £4 billion real estate portfolio including over 20% of the Square Mile’s freehold estate and many of its iconic heritage sites. He also served on the Capital Buildings Board, helping steer major developments such as the £600 million Salisbury Square project, which is delivering new courts and police facilities in the heart of the City.

Tom brings a unique blend of cultural, political, and commercial experience to his role. He led the £291 million Barbican Renewal programme as Chair of the Barbican Centre Board, was Vice Chair of the City’s Policy and Resources Committee, and has contributed to complex governance across planning, investment, and regeneration.

In addition to his Corporation roles, Tom is Chair of Goldsmiths, University of London; Chair of Norwich Theatre; and Chair of the South Bank Employers Group which managed the Southbank BID, where he champions place-making and cultural-led regeneration across central London. He also co-chairs the Mayor of London’s Cultural Leadership Board.

Tom’s professional background includes senior roles at The Bank of London and Amazon UK, and earlier work with Lloyds Banking Group, the BBC, and Booz Allen Hamilton. A Fulbright Scholar and Cambridge graduate, he combines strategic rigour with a deep understanding of how great cities evolve.