Alison Griffin

Alison Griffin is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in public administration and finance. Currently serving as Chief Executive at London Councils since July 2021, Alison has previously held significant positions such as Chair of the Chief Executive Group for the Association of South Essex Local Authorities and Chief Executive of Southend on Sea Borough Council. Additional roles encompass leadership in financial strategy and corporate services at London Borough of Bexley and Camden, alongside strategic governance as Chair of the Board of Trustees at the University of Birmingham Guild of Students. Alison's early career includes roles at PwC managing public sector consultancy assignments and serving as National Secretary for the National Union of Students (UK). Educational credentials feature a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Theology from the University of Birmingham and further studies in Mathematics at the University of York, complemented by training at CIPFA college.