Kate Josephs CB joined Sheffield City Council as Chief Executive in January 2021, having spent 20 years in national government in the UK and United States. She leads a diverse organisation of over 8000 staff, supporting the cross-party political administration to deliver on their priorities for England’s fourth largest city. Kate has overseen a comprehensive programme to transform Sheffield City Council and focus action around the outcomes that matter most for residents. Kate’s career as a senior leader in the UK civil service included positions in HM Treasury; the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit; and the Department for Education (DfE). In June 2021 she was awarded Companion status, The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, in HM the Queen’s birthday honours in recognition of exemplary public service during her civil service career.