Huw Irranca-Davies, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs
Following an open and competitive process and in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments, I am pleased to announce that I have selected Nilesh Sachdev as my preferred candidate to take up the role as the new Chair of Natural Resources Wales’ Board.
The Chair is responsible for leading the Board in establishing the vision and strategic direction of Natural Resources Wales within the context of the Welsh Government’s strategic aims and the policies. The Chair, with the Board, will ensure that Natural Resources Wales’ activities are conducted efficiently and effectively and will promote high standards of public finance, upholding the principles of regularity, propriety and value for money.
This appointment is subject to pre-appointment scrutiny by the Senedd which will take place in June 2025. Following the pre-appointment hearing, I will make my final decision on the appointment and update members accordingly.