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The Government (DSIT) has this morning announced that they\u2019ve appointed Lesley Cowley OBE to be the new Chair of their broadband and mobile centric Building Digital UK<\/a> (BDUK) agency. The development comes after former Chair, Simon Blagden, resigned from his position back in July 2024 (here<\/a>) and was replaced by Hazel Hobbs (Interim Chair).<\/p>\n

The announcement follows shortly after the publication of the government’s latest 2025 Spending Review<\/a><\/strong>, which among other things revealed that \u00a31.9bn<\/strong> of funding had been committed to fixed broadband and mobile projects (from existing budgets) over the next few years. But it also confirmed a delay to the gigabit broadband roll-out target from 2030 to 2032.<\/p>\n

NOTE:<\/strong> The \u00a35bn Project Gigabit roll-out now aims to extend 1000Mbps+ capable broadband networks to cover 99% of UK premises by 2032 (current coverage is upwards of 86%<\/a>).<\/div>\n

The new BDUK Chair, as appointed today by the Technology Secretary (Peter Kyle<\/strong>), will thus need to oversee the delivery side of the Government’s ambitions for digital infrastructure – many of which were inherited from the previous government and remain largely unchanged.<\/p>\n

Lesley’s previous executive career culminated in her role as CEO of UK internet domain registry Nominet, where for over a decade she led various changes. She was later appointed OBE in recognition of her services to the internet and digital economy.<\/p>\n

In her subsequent career, Lesley was the first Chair of the\u202fDriver and Vehicle Licensing Agency\u202f(DVLA), Chair of\u202fCompanies House\u202fand Lead Non-Executive Director and then first ever Chair of The National Archives. Her current roles include Chair of ACL Ltd and a Non-Executive Director of Public Digital Ltd., both private companies. She was the Institute of Directors UK NED of the Year Winner, 2019.<\/p>\n

Chair of BDUK, Lesley Cowley OBE, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n

“It is a privilege to join Building Digital UK<\/a> at such a pivotal moment in its journey. The challenge of ensuring every corner of the UK benefits from fast, reliable digital infrastructure is one I am deeply passionate about.<\/p>\n

BDUK is a critical enabler of the Prime Minister\u2019s Plan for Change, helping to grow the economy while ensuring communities are not left behind in the digital age. Working alongside the talented team at BDUK, we will continue to deliver on our mission of creating a more connected, inclusive, and digitally empowered nation.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Technology Secretary, Peter Kyle, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Lesley\u2019s commitment to making a positive difference to public facing services, together with her track record in leading digital transformation and delivering innovative solutions, make her an outstanding choice for Chair of Building Digital UK<\/a>.<\/p>\n

She will be instrumental in helping us deliver on our growth mission, by continuing to drive forward our ambitious plans for better connectivity across the every part of UK, making communities and businesses better off.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Lesley will take up the post on 1st July 2025, taking over from Hazel Hobbs who has served as interim Chair since August 2024.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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