Chief Executive Dax Harkins

Dax was appointed NS&I Chief Executive on 12 April 2023, having been Acting Chief Executive from 13 March 2023.

Prior to this, Dax was responsible for the development and delivery of NS&I’s business-to-business strategy, as well as overseeing and assuring NS&I’s operational performance

A joint honours degree graduate of the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, Dax has worked in financial services for almost 30 years. Starting his career in sales, Dax quickly progressed into various marketing roles, with a focus on product development, customer management and customer experience.

In 2003, Dax joined NS&I and, in 2011, moved from marketing to Programme Director for the retender of the NS&I outsourcing contract. After successfully awarding the contract and ensuring a smooth transition, Dax was appointed to the board in 2014 as Business-to-Business Director and became an Institute of Directors-accredited Chartered Director in 2018.

2022-23 Salary: 
£120,000 - £125,000

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