Rachel King Appointed as a Non-Executive Director to the Government Commercial Organisation Remuneration Committee
The Cabinet Office has today announced the appointment of Rachel King as a Non-Executive Director to the Remuneration Committee of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO).
About Rachel King
Rachel King is a highly experienced Non-Executive Director and C-suite HR and Reward strategic leader. Her background includes significant experience in large, complex, highly regulated, global, high-profile, and publicly scrutinised organisations.
She has a strong track record in aligning commercial and business strategy with people strategy, ensuring remuneration and reward is linked to successful business outcomes in large complex organisations.
Ms. King’s expertise includes:
- Remuneration and Compensation: She has direct experience in Remuneration Committee partnering, advising on robust oversight of committee obligations for Remuneration Policy, Long-Term Incentive Plans (LTIPs), Short-Term Incentive Plans (STIPs), and executive and workforce pay at Spire Healthcare PLC. She also advised and prepared papers for the Remuneration Committees at Camelot Group and Trinity Mirror PLC.
- Board and Governance: She has served as a Non-Executive Director for Network Homes (now SNG) and Mental Health First Aid England CIC. She has experience with corporate governance and advising various board committees including Remuneration, Nomination, and Audit & Risk.
- Transformation and People Strategy: As Group People Director at Spire Healthcare PLC, she led a strategic transformation of the people function, and as Group People Director at Camelot Group, she oversaw the implementation of a 3-year strategic review, new business plan, and culture change.
Rachel King is a Fellow of the CIPD and a member of Women on Boards.
Role of the GCO Remuneration Committee
The GCO Remuneration Committee’s remit focuses on overseeing all aspects of remuneration for GCO staff. This includes setting a strategic direction for remuneration and reward and ensuring pension administration is correctly managed. The Committee ensures the GCO reward structure remains competitive to attract, retain, and motivate employees within the constraints set by HM Treasury and the Civil Service.
More Information
This appointment has been made in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process.
Rachel King has confirmed that she has not engaged in any political activity in the last five years.