Extension to the term of NISTA鈥檚 Expert Advisory Council chair
Sir John Armitt will serve as Chair of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority鈥檚 Expert Advisory Council until the end of 2025.
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury Darren Jones has extended the appointment of Sir John Armitt as the Chair of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority鈥檚 (NISTA) Expert Advisory Council (EAC).
Sir John Armitt鈥檚 appointment has been extended for six months (until 31 December 2025) to support the implementation of the 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy. He has been Chair of NISTA鈥檚 EAC since April 2025, before which he was the Chair and a commissioner of the National Infrastructure Commission since its formation in 2015 until its closure to form NISTA.
About the Appointment Process
Sir John Armitt鈥檚 appointment extension follows the provisions of his original appointment, having met the required performance standards and with the agreement of ministers.
The chair role is a non-executive part-time position, and he has not undertaken any political activity within the previous five years including donating to, or canvassing on behalf of, any political party.