Board Members

The Agency has 12 Board Members who are appointed by the Secretary of State and there are representatives from Local Authorities, Trade Unions, the voluntary sector and the private sector.

Board Members are contracted to carry out two days work per month on behalf of the Agency. The Chair (Paul Callaghan) is contracted for two days per week.

Biographical details follow:

       [ Paul Callaghan Chairman] 

[ Alison Thain OBE ]

[ Bob Symonds ]

[ Lord John Shipley OBE ]

[ Ian Brown ]

[ Kate Welch OBE ]

       [ Ruth Thompson OBE Deputy Chairman]  

      [ Peter Jackson ]   

      [ Ian Dormer ]

      [ Graham Thrower ]

[ Gill Hale ]

 [ Professor Christopher Higgins ]