Camden Council Chief Executive Jenny Rowlands announces leaving plans

After eight years at Camden, our Chief Executive Jenny Rowlands has announced she will be leaving the Council at the end of the summer.

Jenny Rowlands said:

“It has been the privilege of my working life to be the Chief Executive at the London Borough of Camden - it is an amazing place where residents, partners, elected members and our fantastic staff come together to care for each other, challenge injustice and deliver great services.

“Camden is a proud custodian of the ambitions, assets and values of our communities,  working hard to give people the best chance to live, learn and flourish in our borough.

“I came into post in spring 2019 to meet the challenge set by our elected members of reforming our services and shaping a workforce ready for the challenges of the 21st century. We have built an organisation which at its core is focused on people, relationships and power-sharing, and capable of meeting the energy and pace of Camden’s citizens. We have listened to our staff, and working together we have made lasting change to the diversity of our leadership so that it properly reflects the diversity of our communities. We have taken outstanding practice from around our organisation to challenge the status quo - and to imagine a better future for Camden through missions. I am excited to continue to see the organisation and partners grow and contribute to the national agenda.  

“I have worked my entire life in public service - and working in and with communities will remain my calling. I have had the privilege of working with partners, Councillors and Camden staff who have met every challenge with humility, grace and commitment. Their passion, energy and example will stay with me always.”

Jenny has announced her intention to move on later this year - she will remain in the role whilst recruitment for a permanent successor is underway.