On Oct. 14, 2026, UK SRA announced Caroline Corby as new chair, succeeding Anna Bradley who confirmed Jun. 2026, that she was stepping down after eight years.
Caroline Corby is the current chair of the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Her appointment as new chair of the board will be effective from Nov. 23, 2026.
On Feb. 27, UK SRA advised that chief executive Paul Philip is retiring.
UK SRA said chief executive Paul Philip will be retiring towards the end of 2025, once a suitable replacement has been found, with recruitment for the role starting in March.
Summary
Paul Philip joined in Feb. 2014; UK SRA said he had helped it become a separate legal entity, become a more efficient/effective regulator and improved operational processes.
As previously announced in late 2024, Anna Bradley will remain as chair until the end of 2026 to recruit and bed-in a new chief executive, and deliver the corporate strategy.
Oct. 14, 2026 New Chair Confirmed
On Oct. 14, 2026, UK SRA announced Caroline Corby as new chair, succeeding Anna Bradley who confirmed Jun. 2026, that she was stepping down after eight years.
Caroline Corby is the current chair of the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Her appointment as new chair of the board will be effective from Nov. 23, 2026.
