Paul Willmott was appointed as a non-executive director at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) in November 2024.

Paul was previously Chair of the Central Digital and Data Office, Chair of the Digital Advisory Board and co-chair of the Digital and Data Steering Group.

In parallel with his work with government, Paul leads digital and AI development for KIRKBI, the owner of the LEGO Brand, where he sits on several boards. He has 35 years of experience transforming businesses through digital means, as an executive, non-executive and advisor.

Paul was previously Global Managing Partner of McKinsey Digital. He has worked globally and across sectors, with a focus on consumer-facing industries. He started his career as a software engineer and technical architect at Accenture.