BQF President Karen Leftley is delighted to announce an expansion of the Board of Non-Executive Directors.
“I’m really excited to announce that three new Directors, each from the membership community, will be joining the existing BQF Board.
With the organisation going from strength to strength, it is vital to keep our member community at the heart of everything we do. These additions to the Board are fantastic and will drive us even further in our pursuit of excellence.
The role of BQF NEDs is to provide independent oversight and strategic guidance regarding the organisation’s performance, and with decades of industry experience between them, these three individuals will be perfectly equipped to carry out these roles. I’m delighted to welcome the following individuals to the Board.”
Anu Kalia
As Global Lead of Process Experience across Tesco, Anu Kalia brings a wealth of experience in driving strategic transformation and embedding cultures of excellence. A passionate advocate for continuous improvement, Anu’s collaborative spirit and deep and varied insight, gained through 25 years of cross-sector and industry experience will be a powerful asset to BQF’s mission. His energy and commitment to sharing best practice across sectors make him an excellent asset to the Board. For over 10 years Anu has been an active ambassador for the BQF. Promoting the benefits of membership to Industries, Organisations and Individuals by actively advocating the BQF, engaging new membership, and mentoring talent of the future through BQF introductions.
Carla Thomas
As Director of Customer and Operations at Openreach, Carla Thomas brings over 20 years of leadership experience and a deep passion for motivating teams and driving operational excellence. Her strategic insight and commitment to customer-centric transformation make her a fantastic addition to the Board. Carla will shortly be taking her wealth of leadership know how to a completely different industry, as she looks forward to joining Lloyds Banking Group in November 2025. We’re excited for the energy, expertise, and fresh perspective she’ll bring to BQF’s mission of championing business excellence!
Daryl Brown MBE DL
And last, but by no means least, as Chief Executive of Magpas Air Ambulance and Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, Daryl Brown MBE DL brings a unique blend of visionary leadership, public service, and deep commitment to community impact. With a track record of driving excellence across healthcare, aviation, and charitable sectors, his insight and energy will be invaluable to BQF’s growth. A true changemaker, Daryl’s appointment marks an exciting step forward for the Board.
On behalf of everyone at BQF, I look forward to welcoming them to the Board.
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