Governance

These networks constitute the formal governance of UKRN, providing approval for key documents and strategic decisions. The most senior of these is CEOs, followed by the Senior Representatives Group (SRG) and then Principals.

All

CEOs

SRG

Principals

CEOs

Overview

Our CEOs network brings together the Chief Executive Officers for all of our Tier 1 and Tier 2 members, to consider strategic issues and set the overall strategic direction of UKRN.

The CEOs group also shares some meetings with the UK Competition Network (UKCN), which overlaps with a number of UKRN members.

Frequency

Quarterly (two jointly with UKCN)

Chair

David Black (Ofwat)

UKRN Lead

Charley Grady-Pearce

SRG

Overview

Our Senior Representatives’ Group (SRG) provides senior-level input and steer on UKRN’s strategic direction and is also the main decision-making group for UKRN.

Frequency

Quarterly

Chair

Richard Edes (TPR)

UKRN Lead

Charley Grady-Pearce

Principals

Overview

Our Principals network serves an important function as the main points of contact on policy issues across our membership, sharing cross-sector learning and best practice, as well as providing input on proposals to be put to other tiers of UKRN governance (SRG, CEOs).

Frequency

Quarterly

Chair

Josh Kilpatrick (Ofcom)

UKRN Lead

Kevin Smith