Public Digital has appointed former DVLA chief Lesley Cowley OBE as its new chair.

Cowley, a non-executive director since 2022, brings extensive experience in digital infrastructure and public sector reform, including chairing Building Digital UK and previously leading Nominet.

She replaces Tim Brooks, who stepped down in December.

Public Digital, founded by the team behind GOV.UK and GDS, now operates across seven countries and was awarded the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade in 2025.