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| 2000 – 2003 | \nWarsaw, Consul-General and Director for Trade Promotion | \n
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| 1990 – 1993 | \nWarsaw, Second Secretary, Know-How Fund | \n
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\n\ngive collective and effective leadership to the Wales Office and set its corporate direction and capability standards, informed by ministers’ aims, objectives and priorities
\noversee the delivery of ministers’ objectives and priorities, as set out in the business plan, and the management of the key associated risks
\nensure prudent and effective management of the Wales Office’s financial resources and assets
\nagree and maintain a transparent and robust system of internal controls
\nlead and oversee the process of change and efficiency savings
\nlead collectively the management and development of Wales Office’s civil servants
\nAs a member of the Wales Office Departmental Board, Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) and Outcome Delivery Plan (ODP) Implementation Committee, the Non-Executive Director supports the Lead Non-Executive in ensuring the effective and successful governance of the Department by:
\n\nEnsuring the Department’s Senior Management Team is subjected to constructive challenge in respect of the performance of the organisation; and
\nResponsibilities include:
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