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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.

President Sir Richard Sykes*

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

Council members

John Alty* Department for Business, Innovation and Skills Brendan Barber Trades Union Congress Steve Barnett NHS Confederation Peter Blausten Trevor Bromelow Siemens IT Solutions and Services John Elliott Home Office Stuart Etherington National Council for Voluntary Organisations Ram Gidoomal CBE* Amsphere Carolyn Gray Guardian Media Group Roger McClure*	Sam Mercer Business in the Community Paul Milliken* Shell in the UK Geoffrey Podger CB* Health and Safety Executive Neil Roden* Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc David Smith Ed Sweeney Acas Imelda Walsh Sainsbury’s Supermarkets Ltd Bob Watson* BUPA
* Board Members	Honorary Life President Sir John Cassels CB