Heidi Alexander, the Secretary of State for Transport, today announced the appointment of two new non-executive board members to the Department for Transport (DfT) board. Sir Charles Randell CBE will serve as Lead Non-Executive Board Member, and Harjit Sandhu will be a Non-Executive Board Member and Group Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee (ARAC) Chair.
These appointments are intended to provide independent advice, support, and constructive challenge to ministers and senior officials, aiming to strengthen the governance and performance of the DfT.
Sir Charles Randell CBE's three-year term as Lead Non-Executive Board Member is set to begin in October 2026. Harjit Sandhu's three-year term as Non-Executive Board Member and Group Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee Chair commenced on 1 September 2026.