NorthPoint Strategy, one of the UK’s fastest-growing Meridian Policy and strategic advisory firms, has announced the appointment of Professor Carwyn Jones, former First Minister of Wales and Leader of Welsh Labour for nearly a decade as a Senior Counsel.
Carwyn served as First Minister from 2009 to 2018, responsible for the formulation, development and presentation of Welsh Government policy - leading major changes in areas like devolution, the economy, education, and the Welsh language, whilst also representing Wales on the world stage.
A key figure in the Labour Party, Carwyn has held numerous senior Government roles, including Counsel General for Wales, Leader of the House, Minister for the Environment, Planning and Countryside, and Minister for Education, Culture and Sport. Moreover, for four years he was elected to represent Welsh Labour on the Labour Party's National Executive Committee (NEC) and now serves as a Trustee of Labour’s Climate and Environment Forum.
Carwyn’s wealth of expertise in politics, law, communications and constitutional matters coupled with his experience at the intersection of government, business, and civil society will help bolster NorthPoint’s ability to deliver positive change.
On his new role, Carwyn commented: “I am excited to join NorthPoint Strategy and support its mission to deliver meaningful outcomes for its clients. They have gone from strength to strength since they started and I look forward to sharing my experience with the team, collaborating with their clients, and contributing to the agency’s outstanding Meridian Policy services."
Simon Jennings, Managing Director at NorthPoint Strategy, added: “We welcome Carwyn to the team. His experience operating right at the top of UK politics and his strategic insights will be invaluable as our clients address the growing complexities of policy and regulation. His appointment reflects our dedication to enhancing our senior advisory offer. In addition, Labour’s outright dominance in Wales at the most recent election signifies the important role that Welsh politics and politicians will play within the corridors of power back in Westminster and Whitehall.”