New members to provide independent advice and support on Department for Business and Trade's work
The Secretary of State for Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds has today announced the appointment of eight new non-executive members of the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Board.
The board members are:
- Paul Drechsler CBE as Lead Non-Executive Director
- Professor John Latham CBE as Chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) and Non-Executive Director
- Iain Anderson as Non-Executive Director
- Katharine Braddick as Non-Executive Director
- Mike Clancy as Non-Executive Director
- Nita Clarke OBE as Non-Executive Director
- Dr Roni Savage as Non-Executive Director
- David Sayer as Non-Executive Director
Non-Executives have been appointed for 3 years and will provide independent advice, support and scrutiny on the department's work. The new Non-Executives bring a wide range of senior experience across the public and private sectors, as well as a wealth of knowledge relevant to delivering the Secretary of State's priorities.
Background
Non-Executives are experts from outside government who provide advice, support and challenge to the department in the delivery and performance of key policy areas and against priority outcomes.
- The Secretary of State has appointed Nita Clarke without competition in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments and following consultation with the Commissioner for Public Appointments. Nita's appointment will bring additional skills and experience in employee engagement, partnership, and employee voices in the workplace.
- Karina McTeague will continue in her role as ARAC Chair until the 2023-24 Annual Report and Accounts are laid, after which John Latham will take up this role and Karina will step down.
- These appointments have been made in accordance with the Cabinet Office's Governance Code on Public Appointments . Under this Code, any significant political activity undertaken by an appointee in the last five years must be declared. This is defined as having been employed by a political party; held significant office in a political party; stood as a candidate for a political party; publicly spoken on behalf of a political party; or made significant donations or loans to a political party. Iain Anderson has declared political activity and speaking publicly for both for the Conservative Party and for the Labour Party. Nita Clarke has declared political activity for the Labour Party.
