Dame Elan Closs Stephens

Dame Elan Closs Stephens is an accomplished leader with a diverse portfolio of roles in governance and education. Currently serving as Chair of the Public Leaders Forum since April 2018 and Pro Chancellor at Aberystwyth University since December 2011, Dame Elan has also held the position of Chair of Commercial Holdings at the BBC since April 2019, overseeing significant subsidiaries. As an Electoral Commissioner for Wales since April 2017, Dame Elan contributes to electoral integrity and governance. Previous responsibilities include a Non-Executive Director role on the BBC Board and Unitary Board until March 2024 and Chair of Corporate Governance for the Welsh Government from July 2008 to April 2018. Dame Elan's extensive experience in public service is complemented by academic contributions as an Emeritus Professor and prior leadership at the Audience Council Wales. Educational background includes attendance at Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle and Somerville College, Oxford University.