| Description |
Kevin is a highly experienced Metropolitan Council Chief Executive, known for his clarity of thought, political astuteness and unwavering commitment to excellence in public service. With over five years at the helm of Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, he has successfully led a dedicated workforce of more than 4,000 staff members, all focused on enhancing the lives of 320,000 residents and encouraging the growth of the area's world class local businesses. His values-driven and inclusive leadership style enables him to cultivate trust rapidly within organisations while forging impactful partnerships across diverse sectors. With his extensive expertise in transformation, culture change, and developing sustainable operational models, Kevin consistently delivers immediate value to every assignment he undertakes. Having a robust background in law, he has spent two decades in senior leadership roles within Unitary Authorities in the West Midlands, accumulating unparalleled experience influencing local, regional, and national agendas. He has significant experience of working with Combined Authorities and navigating the complexities Local Government Reorganisation. He has delivered acclaimed Elected Member training seminars around Equality Diversity & Inclusion, Code of Conduct and Governance issues. Kevin is a member of both the Association of Local Authority Chief Executives and also the Law Society of England & Wales, where he has been qualified as a Solicitor for over 36 years. He is able to use his skills to undertake all manner of investigations, including those of the utmost sensitivity. |
| Specialism(s) |
Governance, Investigations, Leadership Facilitation and Management Development, Member Development, Transformation |
| Public Sector Experience |
25 |
| Work Locations |
| Previous Clients |
City of London Corporation, Welsh Local Government Association, North East Employers Organisation, Dudley MBC, City of Wolverhampton Council, Herefordshire Council |
| Core Skills |
Interim Chief Executive, Interim Monitoring Officer, Support around Local Government Re-organisation, Consultancy around Governance, Chief Executive support and mentoring, Consultancy around Combined Authorities, Investigations. |
