Alan Mather
Biography
Alan Mather is an experienced digital transformation leader with a strong track record in leading complicated technology programmes across the public and private sectors. He is a recognised pioneer of UK digital government launching the first transactional services such as Self Assessment, UKonline, the Government Gateway and Direct.gov.uk.
More recently, he has delivered and/or designed digital services for organisations including Defra, Livestock Information Ltd, National Physical Laboratory and the Home Office. He has held CEO, CIO and COO positions in large organisations and led the turnaround of major programmes.
Alan was also previously a Non-Executive Director in the hospitality and energy sectors.
Board member
Charity Commission Board members are ultimately responsible for all that the commission does. They set the commission’s values, business direction and strategy and make sure it acts fairly, responsibly, transparently, proportionately and ethically. Board members see that the Commission maintains its integrity and independence. They identify and manage risks and listen and respond to stakeholders.
The Commission’s Board members also:
- monitor how the Commission meets its statutory objectives and uses its legal powers
- consider the Commission’s management team’s performance, governance standards and delivery against plans
- focus on maximising the Commission’s impact and effectiveness
- make sure the Commission uses public funds prudently