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New Chief Executive recommended for appointment for Dorset Council

Dorset Council has announced that Dr Catherine Howe has been unanimously recommended by the cross-party Staffing Committee as the Council’s new Chief Executive. This appointment is subject to final approval by Full Council on 10 April.

Catherine will take over from Sam Crowe who is interim Chief Executive, following the departure earlier this year of former Chief Executive, Matt Prosser, who joins Wellington City Council in New Zealand.

Dr Catherine Howe is a highly experienced local government leader with extensive expertise in managing complex organisational change, driving digital transformation, and promoting community-led initiatives.

She is currently the Chief Executive of Adur and Worthing Councils, where she has successfully steered significant financial restructuring and ambitious climate and organisational design programmes. Catherine previously held senior roles at Cancer Research UK and Capita PLC, leading large multidisciplinary teams in innovative technological and organisational change projects.

Dr Catherine Howe said: “I have been watching with great admiration the work which Dorset Council has done since it was created in 2019 and I feel both excited and very privileged to have the chance to be part of where we go next.  With an ambitious Council Plan, and all the ingredients needed to deliver it, I can’t wait to get started.”

Cllr Nick Ireland, Leader of the Council, said: “We are delighted to have selected Dr Catherine Howe as our new Chief Executive. Catherine brings a wealth of experience, expertise and energy to the role. She has a clear vision and I am confident that she will drive delivery of excellent services for the people of Dorset.”

Catherine’s starting date at Dorset Council is currently being agreed.

Dr Catherine Howe