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Sir Les Elton
Deputy Chairman
Sir Les Elton was appointed Deputy Chairman in June 2007. Sir Les is a solicitor and enjoyed a successful career as Chief Executive of Gateshead Council for 20 years.
Sir Les was knighted in June 2005 and brings wide experience of leadership, management of change, regional affairs and physical development. He has chaired a number of reviews for the government.
He is Chair of the Governing Body of Northumbria University and Chair of Northern Film and Media and is a Deputy Lieutenant of Northumberland.
Sir Les was appointed to the Board in July 2004 for an initial term of 3 years. He is Chair of the Finance Committee and the Remuneration Committee.