The Lord Chancellor has approved the reappointment of Mark
Beaton, as a non-executive board member of the Ministry of
Justice, for 3 years from 15 July 2025.
MOJ non-executive board members exercise their role through
influence and advice, supporting as well as challenging the
executive, and covering such issues as:
- Support, guidance and challenge on the progress and
implementation of the Outcome Delivery Plan.
- Performance, operational issues, adherence to relevant
standards and on the effective management of the Department.
- The recruitment, appraisal, and suitable success planning of
senior executives.
The appointment and reappointments of MOJ departmental board
non-executive board members are regulated by the Commissioner for
Public Appointments and reappointment process comply with the
Cabinet Office Governance Code on Public Appointments.
Biography
Prior to joining the Ministry of Justice, Mark Beaton worked for
27 years for Accenture; one of the World's leading Technology,
Consulting and Outsourcing organisations. During this time,
he served on the Board of Accenture Operations and was a Global
Leader in the Outsourcing business. He also led the Cloud and
Security businesses for Europe. Mark spent 10 years working in
the Technology, Digital and Consulting businesses as a
consultant, including many years in Public Service for clients
such as DWP.
Mark was also the Executive Global Sponsor for Equality,
Inclusion and Diversity for 187,000 people in Accenture
Operations. After retiring from Accenture, Mark has worked for
the past three and a half years as a Non-Executive Director in
the NHS.
