Land, Planning and Development Federation (LPDF)

We are delighted to announce that Hanad Darwish has officially joined the LPDF as the Head of External Affairs.

Hanad is an experienced political consultant with a strong track record across the UK and internationally. Beginning his campaigning career during the 2012 English mayoral referendums he has since worked on a range of electoral and policy campaigns.

Most recently, he led the built environment practice at College Green Group, supporting a wide variety of clients including housebuilders, infrastructure providers, and regeneration projects. He also managed the Policy Liaison Group on Housing Delivery & Growth, delivering several landmark campaigns.

Samuel Stafford, Managing Director said "I am absolutely delighted that Hanad has joined the LPDF team. He is well known and well respected in Westminster, and I know that he will work tirelessly to raise the issues affecting our members amongst policy-makers and decision-takers."

Hanad added, "I'm thrilled to join the Land, Planning & Development Federation to support and help turbocharge the organisation and its fantastic work to drive positive change across the industry."

Hanad can be contacted at Hanadd@lpdf.co.uk

Monday 13th October 2025