Ministers have today confirmed the appointment of as the new Chief Executive of
Companies House, the UK's registrar of companies.
Andy brings extensive experience in leadership roles in customer,
business operations, regulatory and enforcement settings,
including during his time at the Department for Environment, Food
and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Defence. He will lead the
organisation as it continues to modernise company registration
and strengthen the UK's business environment.
Companies House plays a vital role in maintaining the integrity
of the UK's corporate landscape, processing over 14 million
company filings each year and providing essential information to
businesses, lenders, and the public.
The appointment comes as the organisation prepares for new
reforms designed to improve efficiency, enhance corporate
transparency, and tackle economic crime.
Competition and Markets Minister said:
I'd like to thank Louise Smyth for her significant contribution
for the past eight years as CEO and especially for her leading
role in the transformation of the organisation.
brings excellent expertise to
Companies House and I look forward to working together to improve
corporate transparency and tackle economic crime.
This appointment will help strengthen Britain's business
environment and support our Plan for Change to kickstart economic
growth.
New Companies House CEO said:
I'm delighted to be joining Companies House and feel honoured to
be able to lead such a motivated and dedicated team.
I am excited by our mission to deliver essential services to
business, and the opportunity to be ambitious in our vision for
those services, our workforce and our organisation, as we
continue to advance our change programme.
King will take up the role in September and will be responsible
for leading Companies House's 1900-strong workforce across
offices in Cardiff, Edinburgh, and Belfast.
The appointment was made following an open competition overseen
by the Civil Service Commission, ensuring the process met the
highest standards of fairness and transparency.
