The Council, led by the Chairman, is responsible for the overall strategic direction of the Design Council and for ensuring the efficient and effective use of public funds. The Council also monitors and reviews how the organisation is performing against its aims and objectives.

Our Council

Sir George Cox

Sir George Cox

Chairman, Design Council

Peter Williams

Peter Williams

Chief Executive, Alpha Airports Group PLC

Jonathan Sands

Jonathan Sands

Chairman, Elmwood Design Ltd

Penny Egan

Penny Egan

Executive Director, The Fulbright Commission

Chris Wise

Chris Wise

Founder, Expedition Engineering

Richard Williams

Richard Williams

Director, Williams Murray Hamm

Geoff Mulgan

Geoff Mulgan

Director, The Young Foundation

Geoff Kirk

Geoff Kirk

Council Member, Design Council

John Hollar

John Hollar

Chairman, The Vypoint Group

Janet Walker

Janet Walker

Acting CEO, Ascot Racecourse

Bonnie Dean

Bonnie Dean

Council Member, Design Council

Jonathan Kestenbaum

Jonathan Kestenbaum

Chief Executive Officer, NESTA