Hunada Nouss OBE

Hunada joined the Board in November 2020. She was appointed to the position of Senior Independent Director in February 2024.

Hunada is an accomplished finance and business leader and Chartered Accountant with experience across the private and public sectors. She is currently a non-executive director for a range of organisations, supporting change and organisational performance. Her work includes roles at the Met Office, as an independent Board member and Audit Chair, and an independent member of the Audit committees of the Royal Society and the Department of Science and Innovation. She has also worked extensively in the education sector and is currently an honorary Rector for City St Georges, University of London, sits on the Remuneration committee of Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford, and is a school governor. Her recent work includes Board and Audit Chair roles for the Met Office and the Education and Skills Funding Agency and the Met Office. Hunada was awarded an OBE for public service in the 2020 New Year’s Honours list.

Hunada is Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee and a member of the Digital and Data Committee.