Maxine is Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service at Breckland Council, leading over 300 staff to deliver essential local services. With 25+ years' leadership experience in both public and private sectors, and a background in HR, she is a CIPD Fellow passionate about people, performance, and change. In 2021, she led a major transformation at Breckland, creating a modern, flexible workplace with a culture that places people at the heart. A former Monitoring Officer, she now mentors senior officers and advises councils on workforce reform. In 2024, Maxine won MJ’s prestigious Chief Executive of the Year Award. She is now helping shape Norfolk’s future through the Local Government Reorganisation process.