Nick Tyrone leaves CentreForum think tank

CentreForum today announces that Nick Tyrone, current Executive Director of CentreForum, will be leaving the think tank to become the Chief Executive of British Influence.

Anthony Rowlands will continue as Executive Director, Head of Resource and Operations while Natalie Perera, who previously worked in both the Department for Education and the Cabinet Office, joins the think tank as Executive Director, Head of Research.

David Laws remains the Executive Chairman, overseeing an extensive programme of work on education, mental health and justice reform.

David Laws said:

“We are sad to see Nick go, but CentreForum wishes him all the best in his important new role at British Influence. Meanwhile, the addition of new members of the team will help the think tank in its aim to refocus on our core priority areas, including education, mental health and rehabilitation.

The last quote from David Laws is significant as it confirms the narrowing in of CentreForum’s focus. Given the paucity of Lib Dem friendly think tanks, that is a shame for the party – especially as during its life so far, CentreForum’s ideas have been by no means all of the Orange Booker variety.