Les is an experienced Non-Executive Director, having held a diverse range of non-executive roles in the public, private and charity sectors, including at Chair level. He has a background in public management at senior executive levels. Spanning a combined total of eleven years, Les formerly held the role of Chief Executive at the Office for Nuclear Regulation and previously held senior positions in the Health and Safety Executive.
Commenting on the reappointment Fiona Dunsire, Government Actuary, said:
With his business understanding, non-executive director experience at chair level, Les has been an insightful and inspirational presence in the Board of GAD. I look forward to working further with him during his second term.
Les also commented and said:
I am proud to have been reappointed to this role and to continue to be a part of GAD's work and the next steps in its overall strategy.
Notes:
Les will continue to support GAD's Management Board as the Non-Executive Chair, for a further three years, ending in September 2027.
This reappointment has been made in accordance with the process and principles outlined in the Governance Code on Public Appointments. All appointments to the GAD are made on merit.
He confirmed that he has not undertaken any political activity within the previous five years.
