Shazia has over 25 years of senior strategic and operational delivery experience within Local Government that spans parks and open spaces, place making with economic and social regeneration, corporate policy and strategy, community safety and transformational change. Having started her career within regeneration she is committed to improving the social, economic and cultural condition of communities within east London. 

Shazia was appointed as Chief Executive of LLDC in September 2024. Shazia’s focus is driving the third phase of the legacy, ensuring that growth and development are inclusive, and that investment provides east Londoners with the opportunities they need to succeed. Shazia was previously Deputy Chief Executive at the London Borough of Waltham Forest; before her role at Waltham Forest, she was Assistant Chief Executive at Brent Council and before that, Divisional Director for Tower Hamlets - holding roles with accountability for strategic partnerships, service integration, learning and leisure and customer service. Earlier in her career she was Director of Community Development for Leaside Regeneration, providing another strong connection to the regeneration of east London.