Advisory board

Lord Carnwath retired as a Justice in March 2020 after a distinguished judicial career that spanned over several decades, culminating in eight years as a member of the UK Supreme Court and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. Throughout his tenure, he delivered many leading judgments, particularly in areas related to planning and the environment, property, rating, local government, and administrative law.

Monica Carrs-Frisk is a barrister specializing in public law, including regulatory matters, commercial judicial reviews, immigration, human rights, EU law, competition, telecommunications, and employment law, with a particular focus on discrimination cases. Her extensive legal expertise enables her to navigate complex legal frameworks effectively.

Russel Combe is a retired Liutentant Colonel and a seasoned security and risk management consultant with extensive experience in the field. Currently, he works as a freelance consultant for Babcock International Group and QinetiQ. He has held numerous security advisory roles, including as a UK government contracted security sector reform adviser in Guyana, and has provided consultancy services for the Inter-American Development Bank and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Princess Ariana Austin Makonnen of Ethiopia (née Ariana Joy Lalita Austin) is an American writer, arts manager, and philanthropist. She is the founder of the evening arts festival "Art All Night" and the creative agency "French Thomas." In 2018, she and her husband launched Old World/New World Productions, a media company dedicated to producing content that highlights the African diaspora and celebrates its cultural heritage.