Felix has over 20 years of experience in policy-making and delivery. Prior to his current role at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, Felix’s career spanned both the public and private sectors including academia, local government, regional development, and international consultancy.
He has worked for South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, Mott MacDonald, Leeds City Council, Yorkshire Forward and Leeds Beckett University.
He leads a team of around 130 people, and is responsible for developing policies, strategies and partnerships that drive investment, nurture innovation, and enable the region’s c.2.5m residents and 100k businesses to reach their full potential and create a thriving economy that works for all.