CII announces two new Executive Directors

From early March, Adam Harper will take on the role of Executive Director, Strategy, Advocacy & Professional Standards, and Holly Porter will take on the role of Executive Director, Markets & Opportunities.

Adam and Holly bring a wealth of experience from extensive careers across a range of sectors. Adam will join the CII from his role as Director of Professional Standards and Policy at the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), where he leads the development and enhancement of their professional standards regulatory framework. As an Executive Leadership Team member, Adam has contributed to the development of AAT’s strategic vision, plans and policies and has experience of co-ordinating corporate strategies and business plans.

Holly joins from BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT, which supports technology and digital professionals across different sectors in the UK and internationally. Holly currently leads the professional membership community and registrations portfolio as Managing Director and was formerly Membership Director. She works closely with organisations, members and the volunteer network, which has over 100 regional and special interest groups. Her focus has been to help members drive their professional development and shape the future of technology as part of the BCS membership community.

Commenting on the appointments, Matthew Hill said: “Adam and Holly bring extensive skills and perspectives that will help us meet our strategic ambitions and drive our public value mission forward. Their leadership will play a crucial role in shaping the future of the CII Group, strengthening our ability to deliver for CII and PFS members alike. I look forward to the insights and expertise they will bring.”