City of London

The Police Authority Board is responsible for holding the Commissioner of the City of London Police to account in running an effective and efficient service; ensuring value for money in the way the Force is run; and setting policing priorities taking into account the views of the local community.

Tijs is a senior communications and government relations advisor to global brands and UK organisations with a professional background in tech, transport, and security. Based in the City, Tijs leads government affairs and public policy in the UK and Northwest Europe for HP Inc.

Having volunteered as a Special Constable in central London, and as a former trustee of Working Chance – a charity helping women ex-offenders into jobs, Tijs now serves as chair of the City of London’s Police Authority Board - responsible for holding the City of London Police to account in keeping the Square Mile the safest business district in the world, and as lead police service responsible for the fight against fraud, economic and cyber crime across the UK. In addition, Tijs serves as vice chair of policy and resources - supporting representation and promotion of the financial and professional services sector in the City, the UK and globally.