CEO of Veterans Aid Dr Hugh Milroy has been named as one of the Evening Standard’s 1000 most influential Londoners.
Chosen by a panel of editors, critics and experts the ninth annual list of London’s most influential men and women was announced at the iconic Crossrail Place.
Jointly topping the list were Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne and England Rugby Captain Chris Robshaw, followed by HM the Queen in third place.
Dr Milroy’s nomination said, “Outspoken, pragmatic and compassionate, Dr Milroy is the man behind one of the charities at the heart of the Evening Standard’s Homeless Veterans campaign. A former RAF Wing Commander, his no-nonsense attitude has made the charity indispensable for veterans in crisis. With his blond hair and strong Scottish accent he is instantly recognisable to the many veterans who drop into the charity’s Victoria HQ every day. ”
Dr Milroy, who has been at the helm of the 83-year-old charity since 2005 said, “This is the second time this year that I have had to say thank you to The Evening Standard – firstly for adopting Veterans Aid as a ‘chosen charity’ and now for this wholly unexpected profile, which I hope will lead more people to learn about its work. ”
Evening Standard editor Sarah Sands said at the event, “Tonight we celebrate progress, the impulse which makes a city world class. Our progress makers are the people who keep London on the move today and have a vision of how we stay out in front tomorrow.”
VA’s CEO shared the limelight with an eclectic range of recipients from the fields of music, business, science and technology including chef Jamie Oliver, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welsby, Bank of England Chairman Mark Carney and double gold athletics champion Mo Farah.
*Dr Milroy, who was born in Kilmarnock, Scotland now lives near Cirencester, Gloucestershire
