The Secretary of State has appointed Harris Bokhari as Chair of
the British Tourist Authority Board for a term of 3 years from 1
December 2025 to 30 November 2028.
Harris Bokhari
Harris Bokhari is a proven leader with extensive main board and
Chair-level public service roles experience at major UK
non-profit and cultural institutions. Harris has a deep passion
for the important role the visitor economy plays in our wider
national economy and has played an extensive leadership role in a
number of UK's leading visitor attractions ensuring everyone
feels welcomed, including serving on the board of the Natural
History Museum, National Trust Council and The Royal Parks.
A chartered accountant by training, he has advised some of the
world leading firms, supported many UK's leading Ultra High Net
Worth entrepreneurs and their companies at board level including
within the tourism, travel industries and visitor economy.
Harris also serves as Chair, Public Service Honours Committee, a
member of the Board of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and
Local Government serving as Chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance
Committee and is an Independent Member of the King's Award for
Voluntary Service Committee.
He was awarded an OBE for services to young people and interfaith
relations, named as one of London's most influential figures by
the Evening Standard's Progress 1000 List; and awarded Imperial
College's inaugural Distinguished Alumni.
Remuneration and Governance Code
The Chair of the British Tourist Authority Board is remunerated
£40,000 per annum. This appointment has been made in accordance
with the Cabinet Office's Governance
Code on Public Appointments. The appointments process is
regulated by the Commissioner
for Public Appointments.
Under the Code, any significant political activity undertaken by
an appointee in the last five years must be declared. This is
defined as including holding office, public speaking, making a
recordable donation, or candidature for election. Harris Bokhari
has not declared any such political activity.
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Public Bodies including Arts
Council England, Theatres Trust, the National Gallery, UK Sport
and the Gambling Commission. We encourage applications from
talented individuals from all backgrounds and across the whole of
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