Seven individuals have been appointed to the Historic England Commission by the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. The new members are Charles Donald, Dominic Field, Anna Keay, Georgina Lynch, Claire McColgan, Lukman Patel, and Moira Sinclair.
Each appointment is set to begin on 1 October 2026 and conclude on 30 September 2030. The appointees bring a range of experience to the commission. Charles Donald has nearly 40 years of experience in investment banking, public sector finance, and corporate governance. Dominic Field has over 30 years in consulting, digital transformation, and organisational leadership, including a 20-year career at Boston Consulting Group.
Dr Anna Keay is a historian, curator, and specialist in historic buildings, currently serving as Director of the Landmark Trust. Georgina Lynch is the Managing Director of the PJ Livesey Group, a property developer focused on heritage-led regeneration. Claire McColgan has over 30 years of experience in culture-led regeneration and major events, including her role as Director of Culture, Visitor Economy and Major Events for Liverpool. Lukman Patel is the Chief Executive of Burnley Borough Council, with a background in regeneration and local government. Moira Sinclair's details were not provided in the source text.