Michael Plaut OBE appointed as a trustee of the BBC in Wales

Michael Plaut

Michael is a Welsh business leader with extensive experience in executive and non-executive roles across the commercial and not-for-profit sectors. He has advised the governments in Westminster and Cardiff Bay on the Welsh economy and Welsh business. Michael regularly appeared in the media commenting on business and economic issues in Wales. As a global exporter, Michael travels widely and brings an international perspective.

He is a former Chairman of the Welsh Confederation of British Industry (CBI), President of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and Governor of the University of South Wales.

Michael was born and raised in Wales. He began his career as an investment banker in London before returning to Wales to run a Wales-based company. He was awarded an OBE for services to business and entrepreneurship. Michael lives and works in Wales.

Code of Remuneration and Management

The basic salary of all BBC non-executive directors is £33,000 a year. In addition to the basic salary, a remuneration of £5,000 is paid for chairing one of the Board’s standing committees. This appointment was made in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments of the Cabinet Office. The appointment process is regulated by the Commissioner of Public Appointments. Under the Code, any significant political activity undertaken by an appointee in the last five years must be reported. This is defined as including holding office, making public appearances, making a documentable donation or standing for election. Michael Plaut OBE has not declared any significant political activity.