Damien Dacey

Damien Dacey currently serves as the Interim Deputy Chief Executive at the East Midlands Combined County Authority, providing strategic direction and leadership for regional growth and public service reform since May 2024. Prior to this role, Damien held the position of Director of Devolution at the same authority, overseeing the establishment of the new governance structure between October 2023 and March 2024. Damien’s experience includes Deputy Director roles at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, focusing on English Devolution and Building Safety from November 2019 to October 2023. Additional professional background includes a Fellowship at Westminster Abbey, positions within the Department for Exiting the European Union, and senior roles at the Cabinet Office and Essex County Council. Damien holds an MSc in Public Leadership and Management from Warwick Business School, an MSc in International Relations, and a BSc in Medical Sciences, both from the University of Bristol.