Secretary of State for Business and Trade (): I am delighted to
announce that I have appointed a new Board of Trade.
The newly formed Board will be an advocate for UK businesses at
home and abroad, championing the country's 5.5 million SMEs and
realising their export potential. This will help super-charge
growth for the economy as part of the Plan for Change.
The newly appointed advisers have been handpicked for their deep
sector expertise and knowledge, representing some of the UK's
most successful businesses. They will play a crucial role in
supporting the department's growth priorities, focusing on
supporting small businesses and boosting exports.
The Secretary of State is pleased to appoint:
- Omar Ali
- Mike Hawes OBE
- Dame Vivian Hunt DBE
- Allison Kirkby
- Paul Lindley OBE
- Catherine McGuinness CBE
- Michelle Ovens CBE
- Mike Soutar
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- Dr Charles Woodburn CBE
In addition to the following ex officio advisers:
- Secretary of State for Scotland, The Rt Hon MP
- Secretary of State for Wales, The Rt Hon MP
- Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, The Rt Hon MP
- The Lord Mayor of London, Alastair King
- Minister of State for Investment, of Chesterton CBE
- Minister of State for Industry, MP
- Minister of State for Trade Policy and Economic Security, The
Rt Hon MP
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Employment Rights,
Competition and Markets, MP
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Services, Small
Business and Exports, MP
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Future Digital
Economy and Online Safety, Baroness in Waiting (Government Whip),
and Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for
Legislation),
The role as a Board of Trade adviser is unpaid and voluntary.
