Mott, Darren - Government Whip in the House of Lords - ACOBA Advice
Source: gov.uk (2025-09-03)

Advice to Lord Darren Mott OBE, former Government Whip in the House of Lords, on business appointments after leaving Crown service.

Lord Mott left his role in the House of Lords in November 2023.

Chairman of the Advisory Board, Trafalgar Strategy

Lord Mott sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with Trafalgar Strategy. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68b5856211b4ded2da19fcc3/ACOBA_Advice_-_Darren_Mott__Trafalgar_Strategy.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in September 2024; and the appointment was announced in June 2025. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/mott-darren-government-whip-in-the-house-of-lords-acoba-advice/advice-letter-darren-mott-chairman-of-the-advisory-board-trafalgar-strategy?preview=8799209)

Consultant, Assiturus Ventures Ltd

Lord Mott sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with Assiturus Ventures Ltd. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686d13edfe1a249e937cbe0b/Advice_letter_-_Darren_Mott__Consultant__Assiturus_Ventures_Limited.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in February 2025 and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/mott-darren-government-whip-in-the-house-of-lords-acoba-advice/advice-letter-darren-mott-consultant-assiturus-ventures-limited?preview=8730931)

Masterclass Presenter, Majoritas

Lord Mott sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with Majoritas. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/686d0e1910d550c668de3c4c/Advice_letter_-_Darren_Mott__Masterclass_Presenter__Majoritas.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in February 2025 and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/mott-darren-government-whip-in-the-house-of-lords-acoba-advice/advice-letter-darren-mott-masterclass-presenter-majoritas?preview=8730474)

Consultant, Jukes

Lord Mott sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with Jukes. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6867e681a08d3a3ca3b67786/Advice_letter-_Darren_Mott__Consultant__Jukes.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in February 2025 and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/mott-darren-government-whip-in-the-house-of-lords-acoba-advice/advice-letter-darren-mott-consultant-jukes?preview=8727801)

Non-Executive Director, Securitaq Limited

Lord Mott sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with Securitaq Limited. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bf0da0a0f0c95a498d1fa6/2024-11-Final_Advice_Letter_-_DM_Securitaq.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in November 2024; and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/mott-darren-government-whip-in-the-house-of-lords-acoba-advice/advice-letter-lord-darren-mott-non-executive-director-securitaq-limited?preview=8486328)

Non-Executive Director, SW1 Media / Millbank Global

Lord Mott sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with SW1 Media / Millbank Global. The letter (https://https://draft-assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bf0d8a72e83aab48866aec/ACOBA_Advice_-_DM_-_SW1.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in September 2024; and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/mott-darren-government-whip-in-the-house-of-lords-acoba-advice/advice-letter-lord-darren-mott-non-executive-director-sw1-media-millbank-global?preview=8486128)

Non-Executive Director, Atlantic Tech LLC

Lord Mott sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with Atlantic Tech LLC. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67bf0d30a0f0c95a498d1fa5/ACOBA_advice-_Darren_Mott-_Atlantic_Tech_LLC..pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in August 2024; and the appointment was taken up in September 2024. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/mott-darren-government-whip-in-the-house-of-lords-acoba-advice/advice-letter-lord-darren-mott-non-executive-director-atlantic-tech-llc?preview=8485040)

Adviser, ZavFit Ltd

Lord Mott sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with ZavFit Ltd. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/689df07bb4b6acd3411339ee/Advice_letter_-_Darren_Mott__Adviser__ZavFit_Ltd.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in June 2024; and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/mott-darren-government-whip-in-the-house-of-lords-acoba-advice/advice-letter-darren-mott-adviser-zavfit-ltd?preview=8799225)

Board Advisor, Aqualiner

Lord Mott sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with Aqualiner. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6659de130c8f88e868d33477/ACOBA_Advice_-_Lord_Mott_-_Aqualiner.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in May 2024; and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/mott-darren-government-whip-in-the-house-of-lords-acoba-advice/acoba-advice-letter-lord-darren-mott-aqualiner?preview=8025565)

Board Advisor, Goscombe Group

Lord Mott sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with the Goscombe Group. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6659ddfedc15efdddf1a8619/ACOBA_Advice_-_Lord_Mott_-_Goscombe_Group.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in May 2024; and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/mott-darren-government-whip-in-the-house-of-lords-acoba-advice/acoba-advice-letter-lord-darren-mott-goscombe-group?preview=8025564)

Advisor, Conservative Party

Lord Mott sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with the Conservative Party. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6659ddd916cf36f4d63ebd02/ACOBA_Advice_-_Darren_Mott-_Conservative_Party.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in April 2024; and the appointment was taken up in May 2024. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/mott-darren-government-whip-in-the-house-of-lords-acoba-advice/acoba-advice-letter-lord-darren-mott-conservative-party?preview=8025446)

Board Advisor, Zapgo

Lord Mott sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with Zapgo. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65f2e3e69d99de001d03deb5/ACOBA_Advice_Letter_-_Darren_Mott_-_Zapgo.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in March 2024; and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/mott-darren-government-whip-in-the-house-of-lords-acoba-advice/advice-letter-darren-mott-board-advisor-zapgo?preview=7884045)

Advisory Board Member, Centaur Robotics Limited

Lord Mott sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with Centaur Robotics. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65eb489b3649a2c772ed63d7/ACOBA_Advice_Letter_-_Lord_Darren_Mott_-_Centaur_Robotics.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in March 2024; and the appointment was taken up later that month. An accessible version of the letter is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/mott-darren-government-whip-in-the-house-of-lords-acoba-advice/acoba-advice-letter-lord-darren-mott-centaur-robotics?preview=7872268)

Mentor, Finito Education Limited

Lord Mott sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with Finito Education Limited. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65e5b5542f2b3bd5107cd79f/2024-02-Final_Advice-DM-Finito.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in February 2024; and the role was taken up in March 2024. An accessible version of the correspondence is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/mott-darren-government-whip-in-the-house-of-lords-acoba-advice/advice-letter-darren-mott-mentor-finito-education-limited?preview=7860126)

Advisor, Johnson Lubbock Partners Limited (JL Partners)

Lord Mott sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with JL Partners. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65e5adf32f2b3bbc587cd79b/ACOBA_FINAL_Advice_-_JL_Partners-Lord_Mott_-_xx-xxxx-xxxx.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in February 2024; and the role was taken up in March 2024. An accessible version of the correspondence is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/mott-darren-government-whip-in-the-house-of-lords-acoba-advice/advice-letter-darren-mott-advisor-johnson-lubbock-partners-limited?preview=7860078)

Advisor, Marylebone Design Collectif Ltd (MDCUK)

Lord Mott sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with MDCUK. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65e5ab4b7bc329e58db8c1b2/ACOBA_MDCUK_Advice_-_MDCUK_-_Lord_Mott_-_15.02.2024.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in January 2024; and the role was taken up in March 2024. An accessible version of the correspondence is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/mott-darren-government-whip-in-the-house-of-lords-acoba-advice/advice-letter-darren-mott-advisor-marylebone-design-collectif-ltd?preview=7859320)

Non Executive Director, Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies (OCT)

Lord Mott sought the Committee’s advice about taking up an appointment with OCT. The letter (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65dc85f536250e0011851431/ACOBA_Advice_Letter_-_Lord_Darren_Mott__Oxford_Cannabinoid_Technologies.pdf) containing the Committee’s consideration and the conditions imposed on the appointment was sent in February 2024; and the role was announced later that month. An accessible version of the correspondence is available here. (https://draft-origin.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/publications/mott-darren-government-whip-in-the-house-of-lords-acoba-advice/advice-letter-darren-mott-non-executive-director-oxford-cannabinoid-technologies?preview=7847099)