Edward Braham
Biography
Sir Edward Braham was appointed as Non-Executive Board Member and Audit and Risk Committee Member on 1 January 2022 and is currently in his second term.
Edward, one of the most senior lawyers in the city with a wealth of experience across finance and business. He has been the Chair of the Board of Directors M&G plc since joining in March 2022, prior to this he was the Senior Partner of Freshfields for 5 years. His focus was particularly on strategic growth in the US and addressing all aspects of sustainability, including culture and diversity, and building on the firm’s existing environmental, social and governance (ESG) commitments.
The Treasury’s non-executive board members provide challenge to help shape the strategic thinking of ministers and officials. They are experts from outside government with significant experience of working with the public and/or third sectors and have strong financial and commercial expertise. Using this expertise, they influence and advise the department, challenging where appropriate. Outside of the meetings individual members have shared their commercial and professional expertise across the Treasury.
Non-executive board member
The Treasury’s non-executive board members provide challenge to help shape the strategic thinking of ministers and officials. They are experts from outside government with significant experience of working with the public and/or third sectors and have strong financial and commercial expertise. Using this expertise they influence and advise the department, challenging where appropriate. Outside of the meetings individual members have shared their commercial and professional expertise across the Treasury.