Founded in 2006, ACE is a unique independent member-led organisation committed to strengthening UK public services. We provide member-led peer support, insight, inspiration and education for chief executives and executives of public bodies, and work closely with our sister organisation, the Public Chairs’ Forum (PCF). Based at the Institute for Government in London, ACE and PCF engage directly into the heart of government, across Westminster and Whitehall.

Membership of ACE is available to Arm’s-Length Bodies; whether Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPB) or Executives Agencies, ranging in size and operating in a variety of fields across the public sector.

ACE is currently chaired by Adrian Smith OBE, Chief Executive of Reclaim Fund Ltd.