The London Borough of Bexley has announced its new Director of Finance and Corporate Services (S151 Officer).

Ross Brown will take on the role in February 2025, with responsibility for Finance, Legal, Property, Digital, HR and Customer Services.

He joins Bexley from Nottingham City Council, where he has been Corporate Director of Finance and Resources (S151 Officer) since January 2023.

Ross is passionate about local government and delivering positive outcomes for residents. He has worked for more than 20 years in the public sector.

After graduating from Hull University with a degree in Accounting, Ross began his career at the City of York Council as a Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Trainee. He spent over 12 years at the Council.

Much of his work subsequently has been at the London Borough of Ealing, where his most recent role was Chief Finance Officer (S151 Officer).

Ross said,

I am absolutely delighted to be joining such a progressive and forward-thinking Council who are well regarded as one of local government innovators. I look forward to bringing all my experience and expertise of over 20 years in Local Government to continue to deliver on the ambitions and outcomes for Bexley.”

Cllr David Leaf, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Resources, said,

Mr Brown brings with him a wealth of experience in senior finance and corporate services roles in local government. I look forward to working with him on the ongoing delivery of our priorities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of services and to take forward new transformation work to further improve the running of the Council within the tight resource envelope we have."

Cllr Baroness O’Neill of Bexley OBE, Leader of the Council, said,

We welcome Mr Brown as our new Director of Finance and Corporate Services and look forward to him helping us to continue to #MakeBexleyEvenBetter.”