Our board decides our overall direction, working within a framework agreed with our sponsoring Government department, the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS). It also monitors our performance against targets agreed with DCMS. The VisitEngland Advisory Board advises on the development and implementation of an 'England Action Plan.' Our directors each lead a division and report in to the CEO.
Our board meets six times a year. The minutes from recent board meetings are available in our transparency section.
We have around 250 staff working across our network. Our team is drawn from a wide variety of backgrounds from all over the world and offers exceptional breadth of experience. Find out more about our senior team below or search for people by name or function in our contact finder.
Nick de Bois CBE has been appointed Chairman of the British Tourist Authority from 1 November 2022 until 31 October 2025.
Fiona Pollard has been appointed as Interim Chair of the VisitEngland Advisory Board from 1 November 2022 until 31 July 2023.
Patricia joined VisitBritain/VisitEngland in 2005. Prior to becoming CEO in 2022 she was Director of our Strategy & Communications division.
