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The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the Right Honourable Chris Heaton-Harris MP, has announced the re-appointment of Leslie Philpott as Lead Non-Executive Director for the Northern Ireland Office.
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This appointment is for a further term of three years ending on 30 September 2026.
Biography
Leslie Philpott is a Chartered Accountant with a background in public finance and leadership at senior executive levels. He is a former Chief Executive of the Office for Nuclear Regulation and had previously held senior roles in Health and Safety Executive. His portfolio of non-executive experience includes membership of the NEBOSH Board, Mid-Cheshire NHS Trust, Benenden Healthcare Society and Board of the Government Actuary’s Department.
Terms of Appointment
- The position is a part-time appointment for a duration of three years.
- The position attracts a fixed remuneration of £12,500 per annum for a commitment of approximately 20 days per year.
- The position is not pensionable.
Regulation
This appointment is not regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
Political Activity
Non-Executive Directors to departmental boards are appointed on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process. However, in accordance with the original Nolan recommendations, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity in defined categories to be made public.
Mr Philpott has declared that he has not been politically active in the last five years.
Published 24 October 2022
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