Stephen Tetlow MBE CEng FIET FIMechE
Biography
Stephen Tetlow MBE was appointed Non-executive Director of DVLA in February 2024.
Education
Stephen is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology and a Chartered Engineer. He has a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering from City, University of London, a Master of Science (MSc) in Design of Information Systems from Cranfield University and an MBA from the Open University.
Career
Stephen started his career as an apprentice with Smiths Industries Ltd. He went on to become Director of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering for the British Army and Director of Operations for the Defence Logistics Organisation in the Ministry of Defence.
After leaving defence, Stephen was appointed Chief Executive of the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency. During this time, he led the computerisation of the award-winning national MOT system, working closely with DVLA to enable online vehicle licensing.
Stephen was then appointed Chief Executive of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and its group of companies, which he led for 10 years.
Stephen has more than 15 years’ experience as a Non-executive Director, including roles at EngineeringUK and the National Skills Academy for Rail. He’s been a Non-executive board member of the Planning Inspectorate and was a Non-executive Director of The Student Loans Company Ltd.
Non-executive Director
The Non-executive Director brings ideas and advice from their experience in business and perspective as a private citizen.
Previous roles in government
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Non-executive Director, Planning Inspectorate
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Non-Executive Director