Following a recruitment process led by the government , Chris Patten , Baron Patten of Barnes was appointed to the role .
Following a recruitment process led by the government , Chris Patten , Baron Patten of Barnes was began a four - year term on 1 May 2011 .
Following a recruitment process led by the government , Chris Patten , Baron Patten of Barnes was appointed to the role and began a four - year term on 1 May 2011 .