Martin Skeats
Biography
Martin joined DBS having previously spent 15 years at the Youth Justice Board (YJB). As a member of the Strategic Leadership Team he joined with the Board and its committees in leading the YJB.
His operational roles included directing the YJB’s commissioning of the secure estate for children and leading as director for programme delivery. He held corporate roles as corporate director and finance director.
He was active across the Ministry of Justice’s work with its Arm’s Length Bodies, helping to form and then chair a meeting of all the ALB Corporate Service Directors, providing a strategic interface with the Ministry of Justice.
Board Secretary
The Board Secretary is a pivotal role within the organisation.
The principal advisor to the Board and the Executive Team on all aspects of Corporate Governance.
The Board Secretary supports the Chair to ensure that DBS’ Board is compliant and operates effectively.