Newly appointed London mayor Boris Johnson has announced that his new Director Of Policy, Arts, Culture And The Creative Industries will be Munira Mirza. She will lead the construction and implementation of policy for arts and culture on behalf of the Mayor and represent him in engaging with stakeholders to ensure his manifesto commitments are met. Whatever those were.
Johnson told CMU: "Munira is a fantastic person to have on board and she brings a wealth of experience to the role. She has written extensively and with great insight on the arts for many years and will be a big asset to the team. London is currently the world leader in arts, culture and the creative industries and with Munira's help I want to ensure that our city retains the top position for years to come. I look forward to working with Munira in the coming months to deliver my key arts and culture manifesto pledges, including enriching cultural provision throughout Greater London and working with the arts and creative communities to promote access, diversity and excellence in the arts".
Mirza joins the Mayor's office from an Arts Council 'Cultural Leadership Placement' at the Tate, developing its training and volunteering strategy. She is also an author, writer and broadcaster on the subjects of race, culture and identity.