Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, MP has appointed Gary Crowe as
a Non-executive Director of the Government Actuary's Department.
Gary Crowe brings extensive experience across the financial
services, education and healthcare sectors, with expertise in
digital transformation, risk and strategy.
He was recently Professor of Innovation Leadership at Keele
University Management School and is an experienced non-executive
director (NED). Gary has chaired a range of committees including
Finance, Audit, Risk, Investments, and People & Nominations.
He will be appointed for a 3-year term, starting on 1 August, as
NED to the Government Actuary's Department (GAD). Gary will
replace Ian Wilson whose term on the Board is coming to an end
later this year.
Les Philpott, Non-executive Director and Board Chair
said :
“I am delighted at Gary's appointment to our Board. Gary brings
exceptional breadth and depth of experience, having served on 2
NHS Trust boards as well as holding senior roles across
consultancy, financial services, and commercial, retail and
private banking. His background spans both public and private
sectors, and he has led digital transformation in complex, highly
regulated environments, always underpinned by robust governance,
financial, and risk management expertise.
“As Chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee for the Human
Tissue Authority, Gary has demonstrated a strong capacity for
oversight and assurance in demanding regulatory contexts. His
appointment will significantly strengthen our Board's ability to
provide strategic guidance and effective oversight. I look
forward to welcoming him and working together to advance the
department's objectives.”
Fiona Dunsire, Government Actuary said:
“We are very pleased to be able to welcome Gary to GAD as our new
non-executive director. His extensive background in innovation
leadership and digital transformation, combined with his health
and workforce experience as a non-executive director within the
NHS, will be invaluable as we continue to evolve our services and
support government departments in addressing complex national
challenges. I'm confident Gary will make a valuable contribution
to GAD's continued success in serving the public sector.”
Gary Crowe added:
“I'm honoured to be appointed as non-executive director at GAD
and look forward to contributing to the department's important
work in supporting the public sector. Having worked across
various sectors in consultancy and innovation roles, I understand
the critical importance of robust actuarial analysis in helping
government make informed decisions about financial risk and
uncertainty. I'm excited to work with the talented team at GAD to
ensure we continue to broaden the impact of the department in
supporting government growth objectives and delivering the
highest standards of professional service to our clients.”
About Gary Crowe
Gary Crowe brings significant strategic and commercial expertise
to the Government Actuary's Department, with a strong track
record in public service.
He currently serves as Chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance
Committee for the Human Tissue Authority (term ending September
2025), is the Local Chair for the Dudley Group NHS Foundation
Trust and Vice-Chair of University Hospitals of North Midlands
NHS Trust.
He has previously advised on commercial digital innovation as a
management consultant with PA Consulting and during 30 years in
financial services. Most recently, Gary was Professor of
Innovation Leadership at Keele University Management School.
About the appointment process
GAD applies technical skills from the actuarial profession,
consultancy discipline, high standards of professionalism and
industry sector knowledge to help solve financial challenges
faced by the UK public sector, helping our clients to understand
and analyse financial risk and uncertainty for a wide range of
contemporary issues.
Gary Crowe was appointed following an open recruitment process in
line with public appointment procedures.
He confirmed that he has not undertaken any political activity
within the previous 5 years.
