- Former chairman of John Lewis, Sir Charlie Mayfield,
experienced banker and regeneration entrepreneur Edward Twiddy
and economics communications specialist Jenny Scott appointed as
non-executive directors.
- Trio will oversee the Treasury's work and offer challenge and
advice to the Department to support decision making.
Three experienced business leaders from retail, tech and
communications have been appointed to the Board of Directors at
the Treasury by the Chancellor .
Former Chairman of John Lewis Sir Charlie Mayfield will play a
lead role on the Treasury's Board of Directors alongside banking
and regeneration entrepreneur Edward Twiddy and economics
communications specialist Jenny Scott.
They will use their business expertise and experience to help the
Treasury run as efficiently as possible, ensuring it effectively
supports economic growth, the government's number one
mission.
All of the appointees will commence their terms on 1 September
2025, each serving an initial three-year term.
Chancellor of the Exchequer, said:
I'm really pleased to welcome Sir Charlie Mayfield, Edward Twiddy
and Jenny Scott to the board, as we build on our partnership
working with business. Between them, they bring a huge amount of
experience and fresh thinking. Their insights will be invaluable
as we focus on growing the economy to deliver for working people
as part of our Plan for Change.
Sir Charlie Mayfield is an experienced Chair and business
executive as the former Chairman of John Lewis Partnership. Sir
Charlie has over 20 years' experience in the private sector and 7
years within the public sector as Chair to the UK Commission for
Employment and Skills. He brings extensive leadership skills
including a strong track record in change management, both in
developing talent and capability, and in driving technology-led
transformation.
Edward Twiddy is Chair of Northstar Ventures, a Newcastle-based
venture capital firm. He also co-founded the leading fintech
start up, Atom Bank back in 2014 when the technology was in its
infancy after spending 13 years as an official at the Treasury.
Edward has extensive leadership experience in both executive and
non-executive roles, with a strong focus on enterprise and
innovation.
Jenny Scott co-founded and owns strategic communications advisory
firm Apella Advisors. Jenny previously held senior communications
posts at the Bank of England, shaping and guiding communications
across all policy areas during the financial crisis and the
Brexit referendum. Before joining the Bank, Jenny was the
Economics Correspondent at the BBC and went on to present BBC2's
‘The Daily Politics' with Andrew Neil.
About the appointment process
Sir Charlie Mayfield, Edward Twiddy and Jenny Scott have been
appointed by the Chancellor following a fair and open recruitment
process run by HM Treasury.
The Treasury is committed to appointing a diverse range of people
to public appointments and continues to take active steps to
attract the broadest range of suitable applicants for posts.
