David Verey appointed as DCMS lead non-executive director
Lead non-executive brings business and sector skills as part of Government-wide initiative.

Mr Verey is a senior adviser at . He is also a Director on the board of , has been chair of since 2004, and chaired the for six years
His appointment follows to the boards of each Government department, with the aim of improving governance across聽the Civil Service聽and overhauling departmental boards.
Business expertise
said: 鈥淒avid has an extensive background in business, the arts and media.聽 He will make a huge contribution to the department and our sectors.聽 David will help shape our business plan and challenge progress on our goals.聽 Along with the other new lead non-executive members across Whitehall he will help ensure that the whole of Government is run in a more business-like manner.鈥�