Advisory Panel

Gwyn Williams has spent over 25 years working in the media. He worked for the Welsh Language Commissioner as Director of Promotion, Communication and Administration and joined S4C as Director of Communications in 2015. Gwyn is now the Chief Officer of Cymdeithas Cyfieithwyr Cymru (the association of Welsh translators and interpreters). He is a non-executive board member of Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru. Gwyn is the Advisory Panel’s Chair. 

Anne Davies is Professor of Law and Public Policy in the Law Faculty at the University of Oxford. She has particular expertise in relation to employment law and public law, in particular, government contracts. This legal expertise will be beneficial in advising the Commissioner as regards to the exercise of his functions. Anne learnt Welsh as an adult and will contribute a learner’s perspective to the Advisory Panel’s discussions.

Nia Elias currently leads the Philanthropy and Partnerships teams at Blood Cancer UK. She combines this post with her position on the Board of Directors at Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.Nia spent five years as Deputy Director of Business Performance at Wales Millennium Centre leading income generating and customer experience teams. Her practical experience of leading the implementation of the Welsh Language Standards within the organisation will offer an important perspective to the panel’s discussions.

With a Masters degree in Librarianship and Information Studies from Aberystwyth University, Rona’s aim during her career was to ensure easy access to information and culture of all kinds for everyone in society. Prior to retiring she was Chief Officer with Conwy County Council. After a period of self-employment, she now sits on the Welsh Committee of the National Lottery Community Fund and is Vice-chair of the Welsh Books Council.  

Elin Maher has been a freelance language and education consultant for a number of years. She has worked in education and community development and language planning throughout her career, with the Welsh language and bilingualism at the heart of her work. Elin has worked for Rhieni Dros Addysg Gymraeg (Parents for Welsh Medium Education), Menter Iaith Casnewydd, and Torfaen Borough Council.