Tom Cargill, Chief Executive
Previously the CEO of British Expertise International, Tom brings his extensive experience in UK foreign policy, trade, international development and infrastructure. Tom has served as founder, CEO and remains Chair of the not-for-profit British Foreign Policy Group. He previously developed an international Business Development Strategy for the engineering multinational, Bechtel, and spent 10 years at Chatham House.
Follow Tom on LinkedInJo Lawrance, Chief Operating Officer
Jo joined Wilton Park in June 2001 where her early positions included responsibility for communications, operational delivery and change. Since 2018, Jo has held the position of Chief Operating Officer and leads a large and dynamic cross functional team, responsible for operational and event delivery, communications and strategic projects. A CIPR Accredited PR Practitioner, Jo also has responsibility for the effective management of Wiston House, as well as all other operating locations.
Helen Moore, Director of Finance
Helen joined Wilton Park in January 2022 following a career in people-based services in organisations delivering care services, producing video games and tour operating. Helen’s strengths are making finance understood by the whole organisation creating a culture of cost awareness and ownership, developing people and encouraging open dialogue to help the organisation grow. She is committed to continuous improvement and always looking for an easier solution to a problem. Helen is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
Jo Burden, Director of Policy and UK Government Engagement
Jo joined Wilton Park in June 2026 from the FCDO, where she held roles in Geopolitics Directorate, Strategy Directorate and Europe Directorate. Most recently, Jo worked on the Israel-Gaza conflict and as Deputy Head of the Projects Task Force, FCDO’s internal consultancy team delivering projects on a wide range of policy and corporate issues, from the Africa Strategy to the latest Spending Review to FCDO Transformation. Jo has also served overseas in Madrid and New Delhi and worked remotely from Addis Ababa from 2018 to 2022.
