Major-General Lisa Keetley
Major-General Lisa Keetley has been appointed for a term of four years on the Imperial War Museum Board, commencing on 1 November 2026.
Major-General Keetley is currently serving as the Defence Services Secretary in the Ministry of Defence. Following her commissioning into the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, she worked across the British Army, Defence and NATO. Her operational service has included deployments to Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. Most recently, she served as Commander of the International Donor Coordination Centre and Deputy Commanding General (Support) of the Security Assistance Group Ukraine, coordinating international military assistance in support of Ukraine. She is the Founder of the Army Service Women’s Network and has been a longstanding advocate for the advancement of women across Defence.
Remuneration and Governance Code
Trustees of the Imperial War Museum are not remunerated.
This appointment has been made in accordance with the 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. Major-General Lisa Keetley has not declared any such political activity.
Notes to Editors
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