UK Border Expert Advisory Group

The UK Border Expert Advisory Group (EAG), established in September 2021, has been set up to provide external challenge to the government on border design, acting as a ‘critical friend’ with a unique insight as to how proposals impact users.

Purpose

The UK Border Expert Advisory Group is a group of experts who provide insight on border proposals to the Border and Protocol Delivery Group in Cabinet Office, responsible for coordinating the development of the policies and processes which underpin the long-term target operating model for the UK border and deliver the objectives of the 2025 UK Border Strategy.

Role

The role of the Border Expert Advisory Group is to advise the Government on its plans for the modernisation of the border. The Group itself does not have decision making authority. The Group:

  • Acts as a critical friend in relation to the overall direction of border policy;
  • Reviews design proposals that deliver the target operating model for the border, advising on the likely impact of border design on users;
  • Provides insight on how live policy is impacting border users;
  • Supports the government in horizon scanning in relation to the border, providing insight into what the private sector and other countries are planning

Membership

The Border Expert Advisory Group consists of approximately 20 members who bring expert insight on the design of borders across trade, security and the international movements of people. Members have been recommended by government departments and have been agreed to by Lord Frost. Members are asked to serve for 12 months initially, after which the membership will be subject to renewal.

The current membership list is noted below:

  • Theadora Alexander – Co-founder and CEO, Young Foodies
  • William Bain – Head of Trade Policy, British Chamber of Commerce
  • Richard Ballantyne – Chief Executive Officer, British Ports Association
  • Karen Dee – Chief Executive, Airport Operators Association
  • Tonia Fielding – Director of Services, London Heathrow Airport
  • Amanda Francis – Chief Executive, Association of International Courier and Express Services
  • John Holland Kaye – CEO Heathrow Airport Limited
  • Dr Anna Jerzewska – Director, Trade and Borders
  • Mark Johnson – National Customs and Trade Compliance Director, Kuehne + Nagel UK Ltd
  • Dr Lars Karlsson – President, KGH Border Services
  • Michelle Gardner – Acting Deputy Director of Public Policy, Logistics UK
  • Peter Macswiney – Chairman of ASM (UK) Ltd Trade
  • Kevin McAleenan – Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Pangiam
  • Robert O’Neil – Chief Executive Officer, Welsh Automotive Forum
  • Sue Probert – Chair of UN Economic Commission for Europe Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business
  • Sarah Treseder – Chief Executive, UK Chamber of Shipping
  • Rob Wainwright – Senior Cyber Partner, Deloitte
  • Prof. David Widdowson – Head of School, Centre for Customs and Excise Studies, Charles Sturt University in Australia
  • Scott Wiener – Technical Director and Head of Service Line, Atkins
  • Robert Windsor – Policy and Compliance Manager, Executive Director, British International Freight Association
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