Non-executive directors of UK Statistics Authority appointed
Three new non-executive directors have been appointed to the board of the UK Statistics Authority.
They are:
- Lesley Robinson, a former Director General of the Office for National Statistics (ONS)
- Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter, a statistician and author
- Clive Watson, a former Director General at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
The appointments have been made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond.
The new non-executive directors will join the board on 1 April 2025. They will serve for three years.
The UK Statistics Authority is an independent body which oversees the production and publication of official statistics in the UK. It is responsible for ensuring that official statistics are produced to a high standard and that they are accessible to the public.
The board of the UK Statistics Authority is made up of a chair, a chief executive and up to six non-executive directors. The non-executive directors are appointed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
The new non-executive directors have a wealth of experience in statistics and public policy. Lesley Robinson was Director General of the ONS from 2005 to 2012. She is now a Visiting Professor at the University of Southampton.
Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter is a statistician and author. He is Emeritus Professor of the Public Understanding of Risk at the University of Cambridge. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Statistical Society.
Clive Watson was Director General at Defra from 2006 to 2012. He is now a Visiting Professor at the University of Exeter.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Philip Hammond, said:
“I am delighted to announce the appointment of these three new non-executive directors to the board of the UK Statistics Authority. They bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the board, and I am confident that they will make a valuable contribution to the work of the Authority.”
The chair of the UK Statistics Authority, Sir Andrew Dilnot, said:
“I am very pleased to welcome Lesley Robinson, Professor Sir David Spiegelhalter and Clive Watson to the board of the UK Statistics Authority. They are all highly respected figures in their fields, and I am confident that they will make a significant contribution to the work of the Authority.
About the UK Statistics Authority
The UK Statistics Authority is an independent body which oversees the production and publication of official statistics in the UK. It is responsible for ensuring that official statistics are produced to a high standard and that they are accessible to the public.
The Authority was established by the Statistics and Registration Service Act 2007. It is funded by a grant-in-aid from the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
The Authority is made up of a board, a chief executive and a staff of around 100 people. The board is made up of a chair, a chief executive and up to six non-executive directors. The non-executive directors are appointed by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
The Authority’s main responsibilities are to:
- Oversee the production and publication of official statistics in the UK
- Ensure that official statistics are produced to a high standard
- Ensure that official statistics are accessible to the public
- Advise the government on statistical matters
- Promote the use of statistics in public policy
The Authority’s work is essential for ensuring that the public has access to high-quality, reliable statistics. These statistics are used to inform public policy and to make decisions about how to allocate resources.
Non-executive directors of UK Statistics Authority appointed
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