Sir Andy Street is the founder and Co-Chair of Prosper UK, a new political movement working to restore pragmatic, solutions-focused politics in Britain. Prior to launching Prosper UK Sir Andy served as the first Mayor of the West Midlands from 2017 to 2024, helping to establish the West Midlands Combined Authority and oversee a huge influx of public and private investment into his home region. He was also the managing director of John Lewis for nearly 10 years (having started his career there as a graduate trainee), guiding the employee-owned business to one of the most successful spells in its history – culminating in the department store chain being named the most trusted brand in Britain. A proud Brummie, he currently chairs Birmingham Repertory Theatre and previously chaired the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership. He has also served as the lead non-executive director for the Department for Communities and Local Government, and as a member of the Prime Minister’s Business Advisory Group. He was awarded a CBE in 2015 for services to economic growth, and was knighted in 2025 for services to public service.