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Vanda Murray OBE
Chair
Skills and Experience
Vanda Murray OBE has over 30 years' experience at a senior level across a range of industry sectors in the UK and internationally. Her previous executive roles include serving as Chief Executive of Blick plc from 2001 to 2004, where she led the company through a successful sale to Stanley Works Inc. From 2004 to 2006, she was Managing Director of Ultraframe plc, delivering a successful turnaround.
Vanda won the Sunday Times Award for ‘Non-Executive Director of the Year’ in 2018 and was nominated for the shortlist again in 2025. In 2002, she was appointed an OBE for Services to Industry and to Exports.
External Appointments
Non‑Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee of Howden Joinery Group plc, Chair of Yorkshire Water and Board Member for Maggie’s Manchester, the cancer care drop-in centre.
