The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Daera) Has Appointed Dr Scott King As a Non-executive Board
Member to the Departmental Board.
Non-executive Board Members Nebms) Bring External Perspectives
and Experiences and Provide Invaluable Support and Constructive
Challenge to Executive Members in Their Role to Ensure That the
Board's Business Is Discharged Effectively.
Dr King's Appointment Is for a Period of Three Years Effective
from 1 March 2026.
Notes to Editors:
- Each Ni Department Is Required to Have an Effective
Departmental Board Which Provides Leadership for the Department's
Business, Helping It to Operate Effectively. The Board Supports
Senior Officials in Directing the Business of the Department in
As Effective and Efficient Way As Possible and Plays a
Particularly Important Role in Supporting the Principal
Accounting Officer in Discharging Her Obligations As Set out in
Managing Public Money Northern Ireland.
- Dr King Biography:
Dr Scott King Is a Chartered Engineer and Chartered Director
with More than 20 Years' Experience Working Across Public,
Private, and Academic Sectors. He Has a Strong Track Record in
Regional Development, Has Led Major Innovation Partnerships,
Successfully Founded a Range of Businesses, and Supported Many
Organisations Through Growth of Organisations, Funding, and
Transformation. Scott Is Known for His Collaborative Approach,
Working Across Sectors to Deliver Strategic Outcomes with
Lasting Impact. He Is a Fellow of Both the Institute of
Directors and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and
Currently Holds a Number of Private and Public Sector Board and
Advisory Roles Focused on Governance, Economic Development, and
Return of Investment. Scott Is a Department for Education
School Governor at Lagan College Belfast, a Member of the
Utility Regulators Independent Expert Advisory Panel, and a
Harbour Commissioner at Foyle Port.
- Nebms Are Paid a Daily Rate of £604.86 Under Review). The
Time Commitment Will Be Approximately 2.5 Days per Month.
