Announcements

Commissioner- National Infrastructure Commission (NIC)

Sponsor department: HM Treasury
Body: National Infrastructure Commission

10 October 2023

The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has appointed Michèle Dix CBE

Department for Health and Social Care - Non-Executive Directors

Sponsor department: Department of Health and Social Care
Body: DHSC Departmental Board

4 October 2023

Following Baroness Kate Lampard standing down as lead non-executive director (NED) of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), Samantha Jones, a serving DHSC NED, has been appointed as interim lead NED from 29 September 2023 until 31 December 2023, or until a new lead NED is appointed, whichever is sooner. The role is remunerated at a rate of £20,000 per year for a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Departmental NEDs are public appointments regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. In accordance with the Code of Governance for Public Appointments, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Samantha has not declared any political activity.

Oak National Academy - Chair

Sponsor department: Department for Education
Body: Oak National Academy

3 October 2023

Sir Ian Bauckham CBE has been appointed as Chair of Oak National Academy, for a three year term. Oak National Academy is a Non Departmental Public Body which supports teachers to teach, enabling pupils to access a high quality curriculum whilst also reducing teacher workload. The appointment was made by the Secretary of State for Education.

Independent Reconfiguration Panel

Sponsor department: Department of Health and Social Care
Body: Independent Reconfiguration Panel

29 September 2023

Independent Reconfiguration Panel (IRP) – members

The appointments of Elaine Strachan-Hall and Michael Scott as members of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel have been extended from 1 October 2023 to 31 December 2023 or until we recruit new members, whichever is sooner.

These roles will continue to involve a time commitment of 1 to 2 days per month, and remuneration at £300 per day.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

These appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Neither of the appointees has declared any political activity.

Non-Executive Director - NHS England

Sponsor department: Department of Health and Social Care
Body: NHS England

29 September 2023

Jeremy Townsend has been re-appointed as a non-executive director and chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee from 1 October 2023, and Michael Coupe as a non-executive director from 1 January 2024 to NHS England; both appointments are for 3 years.

Sir David Behan’s term of appointment as a non-executive director of NHS England has been extended from 1 January 2024 until 31 August 2024.

All the appointments will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the non-executive director roles will be at a rate of £7,883 per year. Jeremy Townsend will continue to receive £13,137 per year as non-executive director and chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee.

In line with the Governance Code on public appointments, the department consulted the Commissioner for Public Appointments on the extension of Sir David Behan’s appointment term. The commissioner was content.

The appointments were made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. All appointees have not declared any political activity.

Non-Executive Director: Wilton Park

Sponsor department: Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office
Body: Wilton Park

28 September 2023

Julia Prescot appointed Non-Executive Director to the Board of Wilton Park

The Foreign Secretary has appointed Julia Prescot to the Wilton Park Board as a Non-Executive Director.

Julia Prescot will start her role at Wilton Park on 01 10 2023 for a term lasting three years.

About the appointment

Wilton Park is an Executive Agency of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), tasked with convening networks of influence to discreetly address critical global challenges. It works to support UK foreign policy development and the international strategic priorities of His Majesty’s Government, bringing together experts, policymakers, and decision takers to solve complex global issues.

Founded in 1946 Wilton Park has established a global reputation and extensive international networks. It is a world-leading forum for discreet dialogue on international affairs. Each year, it welcomes thousands of the most influential politicians, policymakers, practitioners, academics, and private sector leaders to debate and address a wide array of international challenges and how these should be approached. Further information can be found on the Wilton Park website.

Wilton Park Non-Executive Directors are appointed by the Foreign Secretary.

The appointment has been made on merit following a fair and open competition process.

About Julia Prescot

Julia is an expert in financing global infrastructure with a passion for sustainable investment. With over 30 years’ experience in delivering projects across a wide range of sectors, Julia has become a trusted adviser to both Government and the private sector. After a successful career as an investment banker, in 2005 Julia co-founded Meridiam which has grown to become one of the world’s leading infrastructure funds, with Julia continuing to serve boardroom roles across a number of Meridiam’s UK and European assets including the £2.4bn NeuConnect energy link, healthcare investor Fulcrum Infrastructure Group and leading EV charging company Allego. Julia is an Honorary Professor at the Bartlett School of Construction and Project Management, University College London. She also serves as Deputy Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission, as a member of the Government’s Investment Council, as Deputy Chair of the Port of Tyne, and is Private Sector Global Co-Chair of the World Bank Global Infrastructure Facility, a G20 initiative.

Diplomatic and International Affairs Trustee, Imperial War Museum

Sponsor department: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Body: Imperial War Museum

14 September 2023

Jill Gallard appointed Trustee of the Board of Imperial War Museums

The Foreign Secretary has appointed Jill Gallard CMG CVO to the new Diplomatic and International Affairs Trustee on the Board of Imperial War Museums (IWM). Jill will take up her role at IWM on 1 November 2023 for a term lasting four years.

About the appointment

IWM is a global authority on conflict and its impact on people’s lives. Its family of five museums uncover the causes, course and consequences of war, from the First World War through to present-day conflict. IWM is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), and has charity exempt status. It is governed by a Board of Trustees, two of whom are appointed by the Foreign Secretary. Further information can be found on IWM’s website.

The Diplomatic and International Affairs Trustee is appointed by the Foreign Secretary.

The appointment has been made on merit following a fair and open competition process.

About Jill Gallard

Jill has been British Ambassador to Germany since November 2020. Prior to that, she was the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s (FCDO) Deputy Political Director (2018-2020) and Director of Human Resources and FCDO Board Member (2014-2018). From 2011 to 2014 Jill served as British Ambassador to Portugal.

Member, Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE)

Sponsor department: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
Body: Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE)

13 September 2023

The Secretary of State for the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has extended Victoria Elvidge’s term as Board Member to the Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE), for 6 months from 1st October 2023 to 31st March 2024.

Non-Executive Director, Health Research Authority

Sponsor department: Department of Health and Social Care
Body: Health Research Authority

12 September 2023

Health Research Authority (HRA) – non-executive director

Neelam Patel has been re-appointed as a non-executive director of the HRA for 3 years from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2027.

The appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the role will continue to be at a rate of £7,883 per annum.

The appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Neelam has not declared any political activity.

Bank of England Court of Directors - Non-Executive, Chair of Audit and Risk Committee

Sponsor department: HM Treasury
Body: Court of Directors of the Bank of England, with the exception of the Governor and Deputy Governors

11 September 2023

The Chancellor has announced that Jonathan Bewes has been appointed as a new Non-Executive Director of the Court of the Bank of England, and will become the Chair of the Court’s Audit and Risk Committee. His Majesty The King has approved the appointment.

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