Since April 2002, Margaret has been Chairman of English Partnerships, the government’s national urban regeneration agency. She is also a non-executive director of OFGEM, the gas and electricity markets regulator and a non-executive director of Thus plc.

An HR professional by background, Margaret has championed a wide range of employment issues in her career, including time spent as a full time trade union official. Margaret is an energetic and determined businesswoman that has built two well-founded companies in her career to date and has successfully combined commercial life with a strong commitment to public service. She currently heads Good Practice Ltd, a company providing a blue-chip client list with best practice material across a range of HR disciplines.

Kevin Beeston, Serco’s Executive Chairman said:

“We are delighted that Margaret has agreed to join us; she brings a range of skills and experiences that will complement Serco’s Board very well. Margaret has demonstrated keen entrepreneurial ability, understands effective organisational and change management and has excellent knowledge of the public sector. We very much look forward to working with her.”