Carolyn Williamson became Chief Executive of Hampshire County Council in July 2021. Prior to becoming Deputy Chief Executive of HCC in 2017 and Director of Corporate Resources since 2010, Carolyn was Executive Director of Corporate Services and Deputy Chief Executive at Southampton City Council. Prior to that Carolyn was Director of Corporate Services at Inverclyde Council prior to which her career covered Finance roles in Local Government and the National Health Service. Carolyn was President of CIPFA for 2019/20 and was a Member of CIPFA Council from 2013 until July 2021 following her Past Presidential year.