Roundtable with Dan Hobbs, Director General for the Migration and Borders Group at Home Office
This roundtable will bring together senior leaders from across government, industry, and the not-for-profit sector to explore the migration and borders policy landscape.
This session offers a unique opportunity for leaders to engage directly with the Home Office on the strategic direction of the UK’s migration system.
Join this roundtable to:
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Gain a deeper understanding of the Home Office’s current priorities and the long-term vision for the UK's migration and borders landscape.
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Explore how government and employers can work together to create a migration system that is responsive to the needs of the labour market while maintaining public confidence and security.
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Discuss the evolving regulatory environment and its impact on talent acquisition across different sectors.
Speaker
Dan became Director General for the Migration and Borders Group on 14 August 2023.
Dan previously worked as Director for Asylum, Protection and Enforcement Policy in the Home Office. He is also the Faith and Belief champion.
He previously led the development and establishment of the Windrush Compensation Scheme.
Over the last 10 years Dan has held various roles leading on immigration and asylum policy and operational roles.
Dan joined the Home Office in 2002, initially working on corporate roles, criminal justice and prison and probation policy.
He subsequently joined the fast stream and had roles in the Cabinet Office Secretariats and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. Dan is a fellow of the Westminster Abbey Institute.
He is married with one daughter.
Please note attendee numbers at roundtables are strictly limited to ensure everyone is able to contribute to the conversation. Invitees are carefully selected in line with WIG's charitable purpose, to bring a range of views and perspectives. If you or a colleague would like to be considered for future roundtables in this series, then please feel free to email us at [email protected]