Cornwall and Scilly's 'fairness' role appointed

Tanuvi Ethunandan said she was excited to take on her role with the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Fairness Commission

The first chair of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Fairness Commission has been appointed.

Tanuvi Ethunandan, who lives in Cornwall, is an AI product manager and previous founder of a technology start-up.

The newly created commission is designed to conduct research and find solutions to pressing issues surrounding health, poverty, and access to opportunity, a Cornwall council spokesperson said.

Discussing her new role, Ms Ethunandan said: "I am excited about taking a data-driven approach to help deliver genuine positive change in the duchy."

'Optimistic'

She added: "The newly created fairness commission presents a great opportunity to help focus efforts towards making Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly inclusive, accessible and a place of equal opportunity for all.

"I am optimistic about the potential for change."

Councillor Carol Mould, portfolio holder for neighbourhoods at Cornwall Council, said: "I am delighted to see someone with Tanuvi’s experience being appointed chair of the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Fairness Commission. 

"To have someone with her tech knowledge, leadership skills and passion to create real change in society leading the team is really good news as we work to make our county fairer and more inclusive."