Directors and departments

Our office is split into 7 directorates, each with its own director.

John Alty

Chief Executive and Comptroller-General

Sean Dennehey

Assistant Comptroller and Patents Director

Peter Holland

International Policy Director

Andrew Layton

Trade Marks and Designs Director

Andrew Hardingham

Finance Director

Edmund Quilty

Copyright and IP Enforcement Director

Louise Smyth

Business Support Director

Robin Webb

Innovation Director