Anna Strongman is CEO of Oxford University Development (OUD), a joint venture between Oxford University and Legal & General set up to build innovation districts and subsidised accommodation for graduate students and the university workforce. She has spoken about the importance of creating a diverse business base in Oxford and fostering an environment that attracts a broad range of talent.

Anna was previously managing partner of Argent, where she spent 12 years working on asset development and business planning, including leading the asset management of King's Cross, in particular Coal Drops Yard, and setting up a build-to-rent portfolio with joint venture partner Related. Before Argent, she worked in the planning and economic development team at Arup and for DTZ in Scotland.