Peter Holt joined Uttlesford District Council as chief executive in October 2021, after three years at South Northamptonshire Council, where he was assistant chief executive. Peter’s career has taken him from working in Parliament in his 20s through six years in the NHS, 4 years in senior civilian roles in policing, and in director roles in councils since 2006. Uniquely for a council chief executive, Peter has also served as a council leader in a London borough, retiring from politics in his early 30s to focus instead on his professional career.