The Secretary of State has reappointed Loyd Grossman as Chair of The Royal Parks

Loyd is a broadcaster and entrepreneur who has a long association with the arts and heritage sectors. He is chairman of Gresham College, a trustee of the Warburg Charitable Trust, a governor of the British Institute of Florence and president of the Arts Society.

His past appointments include service as a board member of English Heritage, the Museums and Galleries Commission and the Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. He was formerly chairman of the Churches Conservation Trust and vice chairman of the Royal Drawing School. A keen guitarist, he has performed several times at Glastonbury.

This role is not remunerated. This reappointment has been made in accordance with the Cabinet Office’s Governance Code on Public Appointments, the process is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. The Government’s Governance Code requires that any significant political activity undertaken by an appointee in the last five years is declared. This is defined as holding office, public speaking, making a recordable donation or candidature for election. Mr Grossman has declared not any activity.