Ayub is Head of Local Services for Warwickshire County Council. He began his career in education and children’s services. His interest extends to international library development, with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion and has worked on library projects in several countries. In 2013, Ayub was awarded an MBE for his services to libraries and he is a past President of CILIP and our former Treasurer. He is also Director of Designing Libraries the CIC for library buildings and internal design. Ayub is also Deputy Chair of the Midlands Arts Council England Board.