Interim Director, Geospatial Commission
Sarah Hodgetts
Biography
Sarah joined the Geospatial Commission after four years in science policy – including leading the creation of and setting up the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA), the sponsorship of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and developing the £14.8 billion Pioneer research and development programme.
Sarah has worked in policy and delivery roles for over 23 years across economic departments, HM Treasury and No 10. She has been responsible for the implementation and delivery of the government’s Industrial Strategy, led on manufacturing policy and delivered the apprenticeship levy. Her educational background is in industrial economics; she holds a diploma in management accounting and is a trained work coach.
Interim Director, Geospatial Commission
Responsibilities include:
- Providing Executive representation on the Geospatial Commission’s independent board
- Accountability for the Geospatial Commission’s multi-million annual budget
- Responsibility for effective programme delivery and data contract management
- Oversight of strategy development, prioritisation and implementation
- Engagement at senior levels to represent the Geospatial Commission and promote its interests