New London Architecture

Mark Williams

Deputy Chief Executive

Heart of London BID

Mark Williams
Mark has been at Heart of London Business Alliance for nearly 6 years, originally leading the destination marketing team, and now as Deputy Chief Executive. 
 
Mark leads on the strategic delivery in relation to the West End as a destination, including international marketing and cultural event campaigns, development of the cultural, tourism, ENTE and placemaking strategies, the data and insights team, and the inward investment programme. As part of this role, he sits on the London Tourism Advisory Board.
 
Prior to working at Heart of London, Mark had a 17 year career working in the field of events and evening night time economy venues in London, Manchester and internationally.

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Expert Panels 2025 Summaries

Built Environment Technology, Conservation & Heritage, Culture, Education & Health, Housing, Industrial & Logistics, Innovation, Net Zero, Planning, Retail & Hospitality, Tall Buildings, Technical, Transport & Infrastructure, Work

15 January 2026

Expert Panels 2025 Summaries

As we kick off 2026 Expert Panels, panel chairs share summaries, recommendations, reflections and key findings from across the 2025 meetings, visits and debates.

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Embedding Culture in Development: Insights from NLA’s Culture Panel

Culture

22 October 2025

Embedding Culture in Development: Insights from NLA’s Culture Panel

HOLBA's Deputy Chief Executive Mark Williams reflects on the NLA Expert Panel on Culture’s focus on making culture a core part of London’s development, essential to shaping successful place.

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Embedding Culture in Development: Toward a Practical Toolkit for London

Culture

09 July 2025

Embedding Culture in Development: Toward a Practical Toolkit for London

The NLA Culture Panel is developing a Cultural Toolkit to help developers embed culture meaningfully in London’s growth—bridging gaps between planning, policy, and creative communities.

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