PRESS RELEASE : Foreign Secretary welcomes next British Council Chair [September 2023]

The press release issued by the Foreign Office on 5 September 2023.

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly’s statement, welcoming Dr Paul Thompson as the next Chair of the British Council.

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said:

I am pleased the British Council trustees have elected Paul Thompson as the next Chair of the British Council.

Paul brings extensive experience to the role, including from his time as Vice-Chancellor of the Royal College of Art.

I am also very grateful to Sarah Sands for her work and contribution to the British Council during her time as Acting Chair.