03-07-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Natural Resources Wales board member is reappointed
Deputy first minister and cabinet secretary for climate change and rural affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, announced that Karen Balmer will return after the resignation of Kathleen Palmer.
Mr Irranca-Davies said: "I am pleased to announce that I have directly appointed Karen Balmer as a temporary board member for the interim period July 1 to March 31, ahead of undertaking a full public appointment exercise."
Ms Balmer will earn £350 per day for a maximum of 48 days per year, pro rata for the term of appointment.
She previously served on the board from November 2015 to March 2023.
Mr Irranca-Davies added: "Karen is a CIPFA qualified accountant with over 35 years' financial experience, along with extensive human resources and governance experience.
"Natural Resources Wales' board has accountability for ensuring Natural Resources Wales exercises its legislative functions appropriately and effectively.
"The board is also responsible to Welsh ministers for the ways in which it delivers against the ministerial remit letter.
"I thank Kathleen for delivering significant contributions during her time as a Board member and for her commitment to Natural Resources Wales' work particularly in her role as chair of the board's audit, risk and assurance sub-committee."
