Astronaut Tim Peake and McLaren founder Ron Dennis are among the 7 leading figures from across the science and technology sectors, who have today (Saturday 22 April) been appointed as the first-ever members of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) Board.

The 7 inaugural non-executive members of the DSIT Board are:

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