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IES Council

IES’s Council is a key resource who work with the staff to help deliver the Institute’s Mission and business objectives. As well as providing a governance role, they also act a source of advice and support in furthering our long-term objectives. Some of the more direct governance roles are delegated to a smaller Board. Council is drawn from all sectors of society.

Vice-President and Board Chair Stephen Haddrill* Association of British Insurers

Council members

John Alty* Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Brendan Barber Trades Union Congress Steve Barnett NHS Confederation Peter Blausten Trevor Bromelow Siemens IT Solutions and Services Prof. Robert Burgess* University of Leicester John Elliott Home Office Ram Gidoomal CBE* Amsphere Carolyn Gray Guardian Media Group Roger McClure Learning and Skills Improvement Service	Sam Mercer Business in the Community Paul Milliken Shell in the UK Julia Palca* Olswang Geoffrey Podger CB* Health and Safety Executive Neil Roden* Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc Valerie Scoular* Aegis Group plc David Smith Asda Stores Ltd Imelda Walsh Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd Bob Watson* BUPA
* Board Members	Honorary Life President Sir John Cassels CB