About Us
Conservative friends of business provides a platform for business-related discussion, policy ideas and views.The directors of conservative friends of business have a vast range of uk and international business experience. working with companies of different sizes covering sectors as diverse as property, healthcare, IT and manufacturing.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Our team of dedicated professionals brings together a wealth of experience from the business and political spheres. Together, they drive the mission of Conservative Friends of Business, fostering meaningful relationships and championing policies that support economic growth and innovation. Get to know the leaders who make our vision a reality


HONORARY CHAIRMAN
Rt. Hon. Sir Oliver Dowden MP
Oliver Dowden CBE is Deputy Prime Minister. He has held senior government roles in a number of areas with significant engagement with business, including Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office. He was elected as Conservative MP for Hertsmere in 2015.
Oliver is Honorary Chairman of Conservative Friends of Business, the associated organisation of the Network


Dr. Sean Worth
POLICY DIRECTOR
Sean is a businessman with a long history of working with the Conservative party at national and local level, latterly in government as a Conservative Downing Street advisor, where he worked on many aspects of business policy. He was also head of the Conservative Policy Unit and deputy director of Conservative Campaign HQ.


Lewis Sidnick
NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - COMMERCIAL
Lewis works in a senior role in the City in the finance sector. He formerly worked for the Conservative Party in both Westminster and Brussels. He ran Conservative Home’s commercial operations, working with a range of UK and international businesses. Lewis also worked for the British Chambers of Commerce, running their business policy unit.
Uniting Leaders, Shaping Tomorrow’s Economy
Founders Sean Worth and Lewis Sidnick with Toni Dixon, Events Director
Founded by Sean Worth and Lewis Sidnick, Conservative Friends of Business is guided by a shared commitment to connecting business leaders with political stakeholders. Toni Dixon, our Events Director, ensures the seamless execution of events that bring our mission to life, fostering collaboration and driving impactful change.
