Personal History
Alun was elected to the (then)
National Assembly in May 2007. He was educated at UCW Aberystwyth. After
graduating, Alun was elected President of the NUS Wales before working as a
campaigner for the Worldwide Fund for Nature and Oxfam, which included international
assignments in Rwanda and the Balkans. He then enjoyed a successful career with
Hyder Plc, the UK Atomic Energy Authority and S4C TV and as director of his own
business, Bute Communications before being elected. He has worked throughout
Europe and the Middle East and was a regular speaker at international seminars
and conferences.
Professional Background
Alun has extensive ministerial
experience, he was appointed Deputy Minister for Agriculture, Food, Fisheries
and European Programmes in 2011; in 2013 Minister for Natural Resources and
Food; in 2016 Minister for Lifelong Learning and Welsh Language and in 2017 as
Cabinet Secretary for Local Government and Public Services.
Political History
Alun now sits on the Senedd’s
Legislation, Justice and Constitution Committee and the Culture,
Communications, Welsh Language, Sport, and International Relations Committee.
