The Chairman of the Conservative Party is responsible for running the party machine. When the Conservatives are in power, the Chairman is usually a member of the Cabinet. Since 2003, Michael Howard has split the role.
- Peter Brooke (1987-1989)
- Chris Patten (1990-1992)
- Brian Mawhinney (1995-1997)
- Cecil Parkinson (1997-1998)
- Michael Ancram (1998-2001)
- David Davis (2001-2002)
- Theresa May (2002-2003)
- Liam Fox and Maurice Saatchi (2003-)