Our Executive Team

The Executive Team, led by the Chief Executive, is responsible for the strategic direction of the Design Council. Individual directors have responsibility for areas of the organisation's activities.

Our Executive Team

David Kester

David Kester

Chief Executive

David Godber, Design Council

David Godber

Deputy Chief Executive

Ruth Hasnip

Ruth Hasnip

Dott National Programme Director

Wendy Lanchin

Wendy Lanchin

Executive Director - Media, Marketing and Partnerships

Helen Jacobs

Helen Jacobs

Finance & Resources Director

Mike Turnbull

Mike Turnbull

Programme Director (Interim)