Published:  2nd October 2025

Public Law Project (PLP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jamie Peters as Interim CEO to lead the organisation during CEO Shameem Ahmad’s parental leave.  

Jamie brings extensive experience from the environmental and social justice sectors, having previously served in senior leadership roles at Friends of the Earth, including as its Interim CEO for the last 15 months. With a strong background in campaigning, policy development, and organisational management, Jamie is well-placed to lead PLP through this period, continuing to ramp up the organisation’s vital work promoting fairness through public law. 

Shameem Ahmad, CEO, said: 

“We are delighted to welcome Jamie to PLP. Jamie’s commitment to social justice and experience in leading mission-driven organisations will stand PLP in great stead during my parental leave. With Jamie’s leadership, PLP will be well-placed to continue to respond confidently in these challenging times, leveraging our new strategy, resilient team and close partnerships. This is a critical time for doing all we can to advance fairness through public law. I look forward to Jamie and the team achieving even more with our partners against the odds.”

Jamie Peters, Interim CEO, said: 

“It is a privilege to join Public Law Project, a highly respected organisation whose work defending fundamental rights and holding power to account is absolutely vital. In an increasingly challenging world, protecting public law so that justice is served matters even more today. I look forward to working with the exceptional team and Board of Trustees to advance PLP’s mission of promoting fairness and justice through the law. I also want to thank Shameem for her outstanding leadership and wish her all the best for her exciting new chapter.”

Jonathan Senker, Chair of PLP’s Board of Trustees, said: 

“The Board is excited to welcome Jamie to PLP and relishes the opportunity to work with him over the year ahead while Shameem is on parental leave. We are grateful for her outstanding leadership, wish Shameem every happiness during this special time, and look forward to her return.

“Jamie brings a deep belief in the power of law to serve the public good and extensive experience of encouraging and challenging the state to act for its citizens. His conviction that we achieve the most by working together with others aligns with PLP. Jamie has proved his ability to lead organisations promoting social justice in the febrile environment the country finds itself in, and we are delighted that Jamie will be working with us to steer PLP’s progress.

With our strengthened board and ambitious strategy, Jamie is well placed to lead PLP from strength to strength.”

Jamie took up his post this week, allowing time for a handover with Shameem over the next month.