A WOMAN has been reappointed to the board at the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR).

Oona Muirhead will continue to hold the position of non-executive director at the organisation, responsible for overseeing safety and security in the UK's nuclear industry.

She began her career in the Ministry of Defence where her roles included director of communications during the 1999 Kosovo campaign and director general for organisational change across the MoD.

After senior executive roles in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Local Government Organisation she became chief executive of the South East England Development Agency in 2011.

In addition, she also chaired the Nations & Regions Group (south east) for the 2012 London Olympic Games Organising Committee.

Among her other roles, she is a trustee of the Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity.