Harry Catherall

Harry Catherall is theChief Executive at Oldham Council. The Chief Executive has overall responsibility for Council employees and operates in conjunction with department heads. Harry has had a 40-year career in local government–starting as a 16-year-old apprentice and rising to Chief Executive.

He is a trained accountant, Harry has undertaken a wide range of roles including leading high-performing children and adults social care services. He has an impressive track record of delivery including overseeing large-scale public service improvement programmes.