The committee provides the strategic direction of the network. It has taken on the role of the PHLS Virology Advisory Committee and continues to advise the PHLS and its successor on all matters virological. It is composed of the following members:
In addition, since 2008, there is UK CVN website working group which oversees the updating and maintenance of this website. This working group includes Malur Sudhanva, Malcolm Goodwin, Samuel Moses, Mohammed Raza, Joel Paul, Jabeen Fouzia, Manoj Valappil, Sandeep Ramalingam and Joy Kean.