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1 April 2005
Robert Foster and Dr Anne Wright appointed to the National Lottery Commission
Robert Foster and Dr Anne Wright have been appointed as Commissioners of the National Lottery Commission, Estelle Morris, Minister for the Arts, announced today.
In addition to his role as Commissioner, Robert Foster will also Chair the Project Board for the forthcoming Lottery licence competition.
Robert Foster's term of appointment will run from 1 April 2005 to 31 March 2010. Dr Anne Wright's term of appointment will run from 1 May 2005 to 30 April 2009.
Estelle Morris said: "Robert Foster and Anne Wright are excellent appointments to these important posts. They bring a range of experience and skills that will be invaluable as the Commission begins the process for deciding who wins the competition for the next Lottery licence."
Timothy Hornsby, Chairman of the National Lottery Commission, said: "I warmly welcome these appointments. Both Robert Foster and Dr Anne Wright bring very relevant skills and a wealth of experience to the Commission which will strengthen our capacity to deal with the challenges of our regulatory work, and in particular with managing the competition process for the next Lottery licence".
Biographical notes:
Robert Foster was until September 2004, Chief Executive of the Competition Commission. He has also held a number of senior posts in Whitehall including responsibility for the Department of Trade and Industry's innovation expenditure and Director of Aerospace and Defence Industries. He has handled major projects including the planning and setting up of the Office of Science and Technology, and chairing the Project Board of the PFI Project to rebuild the National Physical Laboratory.
Previously he was an engineering manager in the telecommunications and electronics industries. He holds a number of Non-Executive Director appointments including the board of King's College Hospital NHS Trust, the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority, and is a member of the Advisory Council of Oxford Capital Partners.
Dr Anne Wright CBE is Director of AWA Ltd, an educational consultancy which advises Government and academia. Her current assignments include a role as e-learning consultant to the Department for Education and Skills. She holds a number of non-executive roles including Member of the Armed Forces Pay Review Body and Board Member, English Partnerships. Former posts include Chief Executive of the University for Industry and Vice-chancellor of the University of Sunderland.
Notes to Editors
The role of the National Lottery Commission is to ensure the propriety of the National Lottery, to protect the interests of those who participate in the Lottery and, subject to these two points, to maximise the money available for distribution to good causes. The Commission runs the competition to operate the National Lottery. Camelot's licence expires in January 2009.
The present expectation is that bids for the third licence period will be submitted in 2007, with a decision being announced later in the year. Work on planning for the next competition has already begun, with the Commission undertaking research and consulting widely before drawing up the framework for bidding during 2006.
The Chair of the National Lottery Commission is currently selected by the Commissioners from among themselves and rotated on an annual basis. The rate of remuneration for the Chair of Commissioners is £35,300.
The rate of remuneration for Commissioners is £6,819 plus an additional £13,181 for the Project Chair.
The appointments process was carried out in accordance with the Code of Practice of the Commissioner for Public Appointments. Appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process. Dr Anne Wright and Robert Foster have undertaken no significant political activity in the last five years.
National Lottery Commission contact:
Michelle Lewis
Tel. 020 70163431
Fax. 020 70163464
Press Enquiries: 020 7211 6931
Out of hours telephone pager no: 07699 751153
Public Enquiries: 020 7211 6200
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