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Intellectual Property Office

United Kingdom · public body

About this body

Executive agencyLiveSponsor: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Current board (15)

Harry Rich Chair Chair of Non-executive Board, IPO2021 - present
Adam WilliamsChief Executive and Comptroller General, IPO2023 - present
Andy BartlettDeputy Chief Executive and Director of Services, IPO2022 - present
Catherine SalwayNon-executive board member, IPO2024 - present
Clem BrohierNon-executive board member, IPO2025 - present
Harriet KelsallNon-executive board member, IPO2021 - present
Hilary NewissNon-executive board member, IPO2021 - present
Kirsty WhiteheadNon-executive board member, IPO2024 - present
Michael PriorInterim Director of Rights Policy2021 - present
Natasha ChickDirector of Enforcement, Business and International Directorate2025 - present
Neil HartleyDirector of Finance, IPO2012 - present
Penny PhillpottsDirector of People and Place2022 - present
Sian-Nia DaviesChief Digital Data & Technology Officer (CDDTO)2022 - present
Steph BellDirector of Strategy2024 - present
Timothy RenderNon-executive board member, IPO2024 - present

Past board (2)

Adam WilliamsActing Chief Executive and Comptroller General, IPO2022 - 2023
Adam WilliamsDirector of Enforcement, Business and International Directorate2017 - 2022

Source

Intellectual Property Office on GOV.UK →

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