We are excited to welcome our three new board members, Abdul Hai OBE – LabTech, Jeremy Daudin – The Zetter and Keith Begley – Snap Inc, whose experience and passion will help guide our next chapter. Scroll down to find out more about our new board members. 

We would like to say an enormous thank you to those who have recently stepped down from the board for their dedication, insights and many contributions over the years. 

And to our continuing board members – your ongoing commitment and leadership are deeply appreciated. 

Together, we look forward to shaping our vibrant and sustainable neighbourhoods.

About our new board members 

Abdul Hai OBE – Director of Community Relations and Public Affairs at LabTech London Limited

Abdul Hai OBE has been at the forefront of the fight for social justice throughout his adult life—advocating for racial equality, celebrating diverse communities, and promoting economic opportunity for all. He brings a wealth of experience across the voluntary and community sector, local government, and the corporate world.

He began his career as a youth worker and went on to become the Director of Youth Services for a charity in Camden. He is currently the Director of Community Relations and Public Affairs at LabTech London Limited, which owns the iconic Camden Market—a vibrant community hub and home to many small businesses and entrepreneurs.

From 2006 to 2022, Abdul served as a Councillor and Cabinet Member for Camden Council, working to make local government more responsive and inclusive for the borough’s diverse communities. He also co-chaired a taskforce with the Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer KC MP to improve youth safety in Camden. This initiative led to the creation of the Engage Programme, a youth diversion scheme that received £3 million in funding from the Mayor of London and is now operating across the city.

Abdul remains actively involved with several organisations, including serving as Vice-Chair of SME4Labour and as a Trustee of Capital Kids Cricket.

Jeremy Daudin – Group Head of Sales and Marketing for The Zetter London

A French national with dual French and British citizenship, Jeremy Daudin has been a key figure in the UK’s hospitality sector since 2003. As the Group Head of Sales and Marketing for The Zetter’s London boutique properties, he drives significant sales growth and excels in developing high-performing teams and executing successful pre-opening strategies. Jeremy’s extensive career includes pivotal sales leadership roles at the Great Northern Hotel (Marriott) and Standard Hotels , where he consistently exceeded targets in global and domestic markets. He is known for building lasting industry relationships and contributing to strategic market expansion. Beyond his professional achievements, Jeremy is committed to community engagement, serving as a trustee for Stonegrove Community Trust, a resident-led local charity based in Edgware that manages the One Stonegrove community centre and empowers positive social action.

Jeremy comments ‘I am delighted to be joining the Central District Alliance (CDA) Board of Directors. I will be bringing my extensive hospitality expertise to drive engagement with the sector within the BID. As an owner/operator of The Zetter, with two properties currently in Clerkenwell and a third soon opening in Bloomsbury, I will also provide invaluable insights directly from a business operating within the CDA’s area.’

Keith Begley – Regional Lead, Workplace Services for Snap Inc. 

eith Begley is a seasoned corporate real estate leader with a career dedicated to creating efficient, dynamic, and sustainable spaces that support business growth and community vitality. His professional journey has taken him across multiple continents, including roles in the UK, Switzerland, Australia and Ireland, managing large-scale, international real estate portfolios at major corporations like Snap Inc., WeWork, CBRE & Cushman & Wakefield.

His roles have included EMEA & APAC Workplace Services Leader, Portfolio Director, and various director-level positions at CBRE, working in areas such as Life Sciences, Financial Services, Technology & Professional Services.

A member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) and CoreNet Global, his expertise spans workplace & facilities management, estate management, portfolio optimization, transaction management, workplace transformation and strategic planning. He has extensive experience in financial oversight, including developing and implementing multi-million dollar annual operating and capital plans.

Debbie Akehurst, Chief Executive of CDA commented ‘Alexander Jan, our Chair, and I are delighted that Abdul, Jeremy and Keith have joined the board. Their years of experience and  expertise working across a variety of sectors will bring so much to the Board – and, alongside our other members, we look forward to working with them all for the next five years of the BID term. 

If you would like to connect with the new board members, please email info@centraldistrictalliance.com