Indian-origin architect and design advocate Nairita Chakraborty has been appointed to the prestigious role of Commissioner of Historic England, the public body championing the country's historic environment and heritage.
The Secretary of State has appointed Nairita Chakraborty, Jane, Lady Gibson, David Laing, Sir Jonathan Marsden and Robert Sackville-West as Commissioners of Historic England for terms of four years from 1 July 2022 until 30 June 2026.