While Pivotal is independent, we are not isolated. We work hard to establish and maintain strong relationships with civic society, politicians, and policy–makers. We also seek to develop partnerships with other organisations, including universities and think tanks elsewhere in the UK, Ireland and beyond.
Our reference group helps us by maintaining a broad network of contacts and inputs from across our society. Its remit is to provide advice and ideas in relation to the organisation’s current and future research and communication strategies, helping us to ensure that we are achieving our aims.
Former Deputy Chief Constable, PSNI
Former Global Head of Public Policy, Twitter
Climate Activist and Columnist
Retired Northern Ireland Civil Service Permanent Secretary
Strategy Advisor and Media Contributor
Housing Advisor and Lawyer
Chief Executive at Belfast Chamber of Trade and Commerce
Project Co–ordinator, EPIC
Deputy Chair, Intercomm Ireland
Outreach Coordinator at Kainos
World Economic Forum Global Shaper
Accountant & tax consultant
former spokesperson, Grow Northern Ireland
Former Director, Institute of Irish Studies, University of Liverpool
Pro–Vice–Chancellor, Queen’s University Belfast
Former UK diplomat
Former Chair, Confederation of British Industry Northern Ireland
Public policy consultant
Former Special Adviser to the Minister of Justice for Northern Ireland
PhD researcher, Transitional Justice Institute, Ulster University
Director, Centre for Reconciliation and Peace Building
Former Permanent Secretary, Department for Social Development
Founder and former Director, Constitution Unit, University College London
Former Permanent Secretary, Department of Finance
Pro–Chancellor, Ulster University
Former Chief Executive, NICVA
Former MLA, South Down
Former Deputy Leader, Ulster Unionist Party
Northern Ireland Client Account Manager, Stonewall UK
President, Queen’s University Graduates Association
Director, Confederation of British Industry Northern Ireland
Chief Executive, NI Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Former Secretary–General, Department of Education and Skills
Dean of Education, Queen’s University, Belfast
Professor of European Politics, Queen’s University Belfast
Partner, Macaulay & Ritchie Solicitors
Former British & Irish Lion; former Irish rugby international
Honorary Senior Research Associate, Constitution Unit, University College London