Irene Lucas

Biography

Irene Lucas was a non-executive board member at the Department for Education between November 2018 and December 2021.

Irene has a range of experience. She is the chair of the Hays Travel group, a board member of Sport England and The Academy for Sustainable Communities and was a director general at the Department of Communities and Local Government.

Irene received a CBE for services to local government in 2008.

Previous role: Chair of ESFA management board (November 2018 to October 2021).

Previous roles in government

  • Non-executive board member