Graham is a Fellow of the Institute of Place Management. He has had a leading role in economic development for almost 25 years. 

He served as Chairman and Director of Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, the BCC accredited Chamber for Kent and Medway and is a member of the SELEP Business Advisory Board.

He was Cabinet Member for Town Centres for Ashford Borough Council for 6 years and drove the place-changing projects for Ashford, changing the perceptions to investors, residents and visitors alike. 

His success in revitalising Ashford resulted in him being invited by the High Streets’ Minister to join the Timpson Panel which proposed the Future High Street Fund and the High Street Task Force. These were adopted and are successfully delivering change across England.

He left the Council in May 2019 and has worked as an Expert Member the High Street Task Force. He is a regular conference speaker on town centres.