Sir Chris Powell
Sir Chris Powell is NESTA's Chair. In the public sphere, his experience includes chairing the Institute of Public Policy Research think tank; The British Council's Creative Industries Advisory Panel; Ealing Hammersmith and Hounslow Health Authority; and Vice Chair of the Public Diplomacy Board. He serves on the Government's Science Forum and the Board of Riverside Studios.
In the commercial world, Chris's experience includes non-executive directorships at UBM, Dr Foster, and Renew. He is a member of the Advisory Panel at PWC.
Chris comes from an advertising background. He was a founder of the advertising agency DDB and went on to become its chief executive and then chairman.
Chris was knighted in the 2009 New Year Honours for his services to the advertising industry.