Harris Bokhari
Harris Bokhari is a proven leader with extensive main board and Chair-level public service roles experience at major UK non-profit and cultural institutions. Harris has a deep passion for the important role the visitor economy plays in our wider national economy and has played an extensive leadership role in a number of UK’s leading visitor attractions ensuring everyone feels welcomed, including serving on the board of the Natural History Museum, National Trust Council and The Royal Parks.
A chartered accountant by training, he has advised some of the world leading firms, supported many UK’s leading Ultra High Net Worth entrepreneurs and their companies at board level including within the tourism, travel industries and visitor economy.
Harris also serves as Chair, Public Service Honours Committee, a member of the Board of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government serving as Chair of the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee and is an Independent Member of the King’s Award for Voluntary Service Committee.
He was awarded an OBE for services to young people and interfaith relations, named as one of London’s most influential figures by the Evening Standard’s Progress 1000 List; and awarded Imperial College’s inaugural Distinguished Alumni.
Remuneration and Governance Code
The Chair of the British Tourist Authority Board is remunerated £40,000 per annum. This appointment has been made in accordance with the Cabinet Office’s Governance Code on Public Appointments. The appointments process is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.
Under the Code, any significant political activity undertaken by an appointee in the last five years must be declared. This is defined as including holding office, public speaking, making a recordable donation, or candidature for election. Harris Bokhari has not declared any such political activity.
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