Leadership team

Graham joined London City Mission as Chief Executive in October 2013. Prior to that, he had worked as a missionary for Crosslinks in China and led a number of businesses and charities in the UK, Europe and East Asia.

Stay up-to-date with Graham via Twitter @Windy_London.

Efrem joined London City Mission in 2014 as a part time Training Manager helping to establish the LCM Pioneer Programme. Now as the Director of Training and Mentoring he seeks to serve LCM in strengthening impact and increasing the reach of our quality training provision.

Rui joined LCM in 2024 with a heart to drive the organisation’s digital development, and make the most of the resources LCM is gifted with, to grow God’s kingdom in London and beyond. Prior to his work with LCM, Rui has over 25 years’ experience working with a range charities and not-for-profit organisations, helping them to transform their operations.

Chesman joined LCM in January 2015 working in the CEO’s office with Graham. He is the Chief of Staff and Company Secretary at the Mission. He has served in Christian charities in London since 2007 and before that he worked in banking in the City of London.

Louise joined London City Mission in 2025, bringing with her more than 30 years of fundraising experience from charities in Belfast and London. Her longstanding connection with LCM began through her church’s support of LCM missionaries and volunteering at Webber Street, which later inspired a Saturday morning breakfast at her church. Drawn to LCM’s vision of equipping everyday Christians to share Jesus, Louise is excited to build gospel partnerships and see more people reached with the good news of Jesus.

David joined London City Mission in 2019 and was promoted to Director of People in 2025. He has a deep desire to help our people and organisation be the best that we can be for the glory of God and the salvation of souls. David has worked in people management, development, and organisational change in large public sector organisations for more than thirty years. He has also published a book about being a Christian in the workplace.

Carl leads our work with senior church and Christian leaders across the UK, building relationships and partnerships that help share the vision of bringing the gospel to London’s least reached. Carl brings people together around a shared heart for the gospel. He also oversees our church engagement team, supporting churches as they partner with LCM in prayer, mission, and giving.

Shantelle joined LCM in 2016 working to grow the organisation's awareness and share engaging and compelling content with evangelical Christians and churches. Shantelle has 10 years of communications and marketing experience, and she is passionate about seeing everyday Christians grow their confidence to share the gospel.

The Rev Dr Jason Roach is a medical doctor by background and served as a special advisor to the Bishop of London and is a well-known evangelical author and speaker on a range of topics. Jason joins the LCM team as Director of Ministries after being the founder and pastor of The Bridge Church in Battersea London.