Claudia Kenyatta CBE and Emma Squire CBE have taken up the role of Co-Chief Executives of Historic England, following the retirement of Duncan Wilson on 31 October 2025.
IHBC Chair David McDonald said: ‘I am delighted to see the appointment of Claudia Kenyatta and Emma Squire as joint CEOs at Historic England. They are both eminently suited to this senior position and I look forward to working with them to deal with the challenges that the built and historic environment currently face.
Claudia Kenyatta CBE and Emma Squire CBE Historic England said: ‘We are absolutely delighted to be appointed as Chief Executive of Historic England at such an exciting time for heritage. Historic England is an amazing organisation with expert and dedicated staff and a strong track record of supporting and celebrating the historic environment. We’re looking forward to leading the organisation through its next chapter and making sure that heritage plays its full role in supporting people, communities and places.’
‘Historic England is ten years old this year – a young organisation built on a long, proud tradition. Heritage is central to our national identity and prosperity, and we are here to unlock its full potential.’
For more background see the IHBC NewsBlog and Historic England News
