Appointments made April 2025 to March 2026
Updated 12 June 2025
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June 2025
Care Quality Commission - non-executive directors and chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee
Alex Kafetz, Michael Mire, Ruth Owen and Melanie Williams have been appointed as non-executive directors of the Care Quality Commission for 3 years from 16 June. The appointments will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £7,883 per year.
In addition, Kay Boycott has been appointed as non-executive director and chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) of the Care Quality Commission for 3 years from 16 June. The appointment will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £13,137 per year.
These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. None of the appointees have declared any political activity.
NHS Pension Board - chair
Lisa Tennant has been appointed as chair of the NHS Pension Board for 3 years from 1 April 2025.
The appointment will involve a time commitment of 3 days per month. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £13,137 per year.
This appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Lisa Tennant has not declared any political activity.
May 2025
Human Tissue Authority - members
Helen Froud, Reverend Prebendary Professor Gina Radford, Steve Stanbury and Canon David Stanton have been appointed as members of the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) for 3 years from 21 April 2025.
In addition, Dr Andy Greenfield and David Lewis have been reappointed as members of HTA for 3 years from 1 April 2025.
The appointments are remunerated at a rate of £7,883 per year for a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month.
Canon David Stanton will take on the role of chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) from 1 September 2025, at which point his role will be remunerated at a rate of £13,137 a year.
These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. None has declared any political activity.
NHS Counter Fraud Authority - chair and Audit and Risk Assurance Committee chair
Dame Linda Pollard has been appointed as chair of the NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) for 3 years from 1 July 2025. The appointment will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £14,450 per year.
Current non-executive director, Jon Hayes, has been appointed as chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) from 31 October 2025 until the end of his term on 31 January 2028. The appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £13,137 per year.
These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Dame Linda and Jon have not declared any political activity.