MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Richard Judge appointed new Chair of the VCA

Today (21 October 2024) the Department for Transport has confirmed that Richard Judge has been appointed as the new Chair of the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA).

Richard has extensive experience as a non-executive director, chair and former CEO of government agencies including the Health and Safety Executive and at the Insolvency Service. He has also worked with UK regulators and private sector businesses, delivering high value commercial and public services.

Operating at senior levels in government, Richard brings a strong track record of leading organisational transformation while embracing innovation and collaboration to improve how the Civil Service works.

Richard will be replacing Clive Scrivener, who has been Non-Executive Chair of the VCA since August 2018.

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh said:

As a former CEO of several government agencies, Richard brings a wealth of experience to ensure the VCA continues to improve vehicle safety and sustainability across our roads. I would like to congratulate him on his appointment and I’m looking forward to working with him.

I would also like to thank our outgoing Non-Executive Chair, Clive Scrivener, for all his excellent work in championing road safety at the VCA over the past 6 years.

New Non-Executive Chair of the VCA Richard Judge said:

I am delighted to have been appointed Non-Executive Chair of the VCA. I am excited by the opportunity to support this agency at such an interesting and pivotal time in the evolution of the automotive technologies. 

I look forward to us all working collectively to ensure that the VCA continues to develop as a progressive and forward-thinking approval authority and certification body that is respected globally, using its extensive experience to help inform the future of transport.