Introducing our Cabinet Members

John brings more than 28 years of experience in warehousing and logistics management. His career has built extensive expertise in supply chain logistics, public sector procurement, data analysis, and leading high-performing teams.

Cllr Thomas brings a strong track record of driving improvement, tackling inefficiencies, and reducing resource wastage through innovation and transformation.

He’ll combine a sharp private sector business perspective with hands-on experience of working within large public sector organisations, bringing a well-rounded and pragmatic approach to leadership and delivery.

Ansar is a registered GP who currently works as a Senior GP Partner at Eastmoor Health Centre. He’s the lead for clinical governance, Care Quality Commission compliance, and quality assurance.

Dr Hayat brings over 20 years’ experience of primary and secondary health care. Including expert capability in workforce planning, contract performance, and partnership working. 

Ansar has a strong track record of improving quality, access to care, and delivering long term financial sustainability for services.

Matthew has served in the RAF & Reserves. He also brings experience, knowledge, and skills from working in the transport and logistics sector.
 
Cllr Caton is an accredited transport manager with experience across a range of industries, delivering complex planning, logistics, driving and maintenance operations.
 
Matthew has a practical understanding of the education, early years and SEND sectors. This has been built through his family upbringing and almost a decade of volunteering in primary education.

As an experienced civil engineer, Julian has worked at senior levels across major national and international infrastructure projects. He has extensive experience as a specialist inspector in the nuclear regulation industry and provided independent consultancy services for nearly ten years.

Cllr Carter has a proven track record in leading successful projects. Setting out a clear vision, robustly managing project finances, and making the decisions needed to deliver objectives.

Julian was previously a co-opted member of one of Wakefield Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committees for over five years. 

Lukasz brings a proud military background and more than 25 years of experience in the sport, fitness, and health industry. 
 
A successful business owner, he runs a gym in Normanton where he supports people to achieve their health and wellbeing goals.
 
Beyond his professional achievements, Cllr Borcz has a strong track record of working with communities and with local charities.

Lukasz career has given him first-hand insight into the powerful impact that active lifestyles can have on physical and mental wellbeing. 
 

Keith is a highly experienced engineer who has held senior roles in the energy and utilities sector. He now runs his own consultancy supporting businesses to navigate complex and highly regulated environments.

Cllr Anderson brings extensive expertise in highway maintenance regulations and traffic management legislation. Combined with his strong commercial focus, he offers a blend of technical knowledge and strategic insight.

Keith also has a proven ability to challenge norms, think creatively, and deliver practical solutions to complex problems.

Andrew is a former police detective. Investigating serious and organised crime across the country. This has given him extensive experience in managing protracted investigations and evaluating highly complex evidence.

Cllr Wakefield brings a disciplined, analytical and methodical approach to problem-solving.

Andrew is also an accomplished property developer and self-employed builder.  Working in his family business for many years enables him to draw on his own experiences to understand the challenges facing small businesses and the local economy.

Rebecca is a qualified Social Worker. As an Advanced Practitioner, she focuses on high level practice expertise, mentoring and supporting complex cases.

Cllr Webster has a strong track record successful multi-agency collaboration. And she has worked with a diverse range of individuals and groups across the region for over a decade.

Through this experience, Rebecca has developed a strong understanding of the challenges faced by families and communities. She brings with her a wealth of emotional intelligence, cultural awareness and mediation skills.