New chairman for Land Registry

Michael Mire has been appointed as the new chairman of the Land Registry.

The Business Secretary Greg Clark has appointed Michael Mire as the new chairman of Land Registry. The agency maintains the register of ownership of land and property containing more than 24 million titles.

Previously a senior partner at McKinsey & Company, where he focused on financial services, retailing and transformation programmes, Michael will take up his role on 8 August 2016 and his term will run for 3 years.

Michael is currently a non-executive director of the Care Quality Commission. He is also on the board of Aviva plc and is a senior adviser to Lazard, the investment bank.

Business Minister Margot James said:

"I am pleased to announce Michael Mire as the next chair of Land Registry. Michael will bring a wealth of experience from both the private and public sectors and I look forward to working with him.

"I would also like to thank Mark Boyle for his work as the first ever chair of Land Registry and wish him every success for the future."

Michael Mire said:

"I am privileged to take up the role of chair of Land Registry at such an important time in its long and distinguished history. I look forward to leading the board and ensuring that the organisation continues to deliver on its objectives."