Adrian Lythgo

About

Highly experienced executive and non executive Leader in Public and Private sector, in Local Government, Health, Housing, Education and Environment. Skilled in Strategy, Engagement, Stakeholder Management, Change management, Performance Improvement, Finance, Governance and Business Development. Qualified CPFA.

Experience

• Non Executive Board Member at PUBLIC SECTOR AUDIT APPOINTMENTS LIMITED
  Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

  Independent member of the Audit Committee Feb 25 to May 26. Board member from May 26.

• Chair at North West Flood and Coastal Committee
  Sep 2017 - Present · 8 yrs 11 mos

  Independent Chair of Committee advising on Environment Agency Investment, Promoting understanding of Flood risk and effective partnership working to reduce flood risk in the NW

• Special Advisor Regional Engagement and Partnerships at The University of Huddersfield
  Dec 2017 - Jan 2021 · 3 yrs 2 mos

  Advisor on opportunities and collaboration with regional and local government and partnerships.

• Kirklees Council (Yorkshire)
  • Chief Executive
    Aug 2010 - Feb 2017 · 6 yrs 7 mos

    Chief Executive. Strategic Policy Advisor to Council and Head of Paid Service. Strategic leadership and management of large single tier local authority in West Yorkshire.

  • Director of Finance and Performance
    Jul 2009 - Aug 2010 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Strategic Financial Advisor to Kirklees Council and statutory Finance Officer. s151 . Member of Executive Management Team

• Head of Paid Service at West Yorkshire Combined Authority
  Apr 2014 - Apr 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  First Chief Officer of newly created Combined Authority for West Yorkshire overseeing creation of new organisation and implementation of Leeds City Region " City Deal".