Former cabinet secretary Lord O’Donnell is to join the Institute for Government as a part-time senior fellow. He will offer advice on projects and take part in events.
The government’s international business development body UK Trade and Investment (UKT&I) has appointed seven new board members. Crispin Simon becomes managing director of trade development; Sandra Rogers is the department’s new managing director of marketing and communications; Jon Harding joins as chief operating officer; and Gavin Little will join as managing director of investment development. UKT&I has also appointed three non-executive board members: Jan Ward, Alex Dorrian and Dale Murray.
The Welsh Countryside Council, Environment Agency and Forestry Commission are to merge into a single body, due for launch next April. Emyr Roberts, currently director-general for education and skills in the Welsh Government, will be the first chief executive, starting in November.