Peter has been in post as the interim chief executive since May 2008 and has already set a clear direction for the agency and begun reshaping the organisation to focus on three key areas  – jobs creation, skills development and sustainable economic growth.

The LDA says: "He has placed a strong emphasis on delivering value for money for Londoners, enhanced governance procedures, better project management and has begun streamlining the organisation to reflect these priorities to achieve a more effective and efficient organisation."