Ben Alexander appointed as the new Chair of the Planning Inspectorate Advisory Board
Housing and Planning Minister Matthew Pennycook has confirmed the appointment of Ben Alexander as the new Chair of the Planning Inspectorate Advisory Board. His appointment is expected to commence on 1 July 2026 and run for a period of four years. In addition, the Minister has confirmed a one-year extension to the terms of two existing board members, Adrian Penfold and Oliver Munn, to September 2027.
Trudi Elliott CBE, who will hand over to the new Chair after completing two terms as Chair at the Inspectorate, said:
Welcoming the new Chair, Graham Stallwood, interim CEO, said:
Ben Alexander said:
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Ben Alexander
Ben is currently Chair of the Industrial Development Advisory Board, an external member of the Cambridge University finance committee and serves as a commercial advisor at the Cabinet Office. He has previously held senior roles in international finance and asset management and brings extensive experience in governance, infrastructure and strategic decision‑making across both the public and private sectors.