Vanda was appointed to the Board in February 2024 and became Remuneration Committee Chair in May 2024 and Senior Independent Director in May 2025.

Vanda has over 30 years' experience at senior level across a range of industry sectors in the UK and internationally. She is currently Non-Executive Chair for both Marshalls plc and for Yorkshire Water, and is also a Board Member of Maggie's Manchester, the cancer care drop-in centre.

Vanda served as CEO of Blick plc from 2001 to 2004 and led Ultraframe plc from 2004 to 2006. She received a Doctor of Business Administration from Manchester Metropolitan University in recognition of her achievements in business, her inspirational leadership, and her significant contribution to the north west of England and the university. In 2002, Vanda was appointed an OBE for Services to Industry and Exports. Her extensive experience and impressive achievements in both executive and non-executive roles benefits Howdens from both a leadership and a strategy perspective.