Ruth Hannant and Polly Payne Appointed as OfS Chief Executives

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:40:06 +0000
Education

The Office for Students (OfS) announces the appointment of Ruth Hannant and Polly Payne as chief executives by the Secretary of State for Education. They will join the OfS on 15 June 2026, succeeding Susan Lapworth. Josh Fleming, currently Director of Strategy and Delivery, will serve as interim chief executive from 1 April 2026.