Cat Little<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nCat, who is currently Second Permanent Secretary at HM Treasury and Head of the Government Finance Function, was appointed by the Cabinet Secretary with the approval of the Prime Minister following an open competition. Cat will take up the role on the 2nd April. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cat brings to the role a unique combination of experience from both within government and a decade spent in the private sector. As well as leading a Government function, Cat has been involved in policy and strategy making at the highest levels in major departments such as the Ministry of Defence and the Ministry of Justice and has also spent four years working in the centre of government in HM Treasury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Deputy Prime Minister said: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am grateful to Sir Alex for his years of public service, particularly in the Cabinet Office where he has been a champion for reform. I am delighted to see Cat Little bring her extensive experience from both the private and public sectors to this role. I look forward to working with her as we forge a leaner, more modern Civil Service that will deliver this Government\u2019s plan for the future of the United Kingdom.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Simon Case said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am delighted to appoint Cat to this role. Cat\u2019s experience makes her uniquely positioned to lead the Cabinet Office through the next stage of its development, ensuring excellence in both the Cabinet Office\u2019s historic role supporting the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister and Cabinet, and excellence in the delivery of cross-government functions. Cat will also continue to lead reform of the Civil Service, working hand-in-hand with senior leaders across the Civil Service to ensure we are equipped to provide the very best support to the government of the day. I wish Cat every success in her new role and look forward to working with her<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“I would also like to thank Alex Chisholm for his dedication and service over the last four years, and for his many years of public service before joining the Cabinet Office. I am personally very grateful to Alex for his leadership of the department and his commitment to driving reform across government.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\n
The Cabinet Secretary was pleased to announce last week the appointment of Cat Little as the new Civil Service Chief Operating Officer and Permanent Secretary to the Cabinet Office. <\/p>\n
Cat Little <\/p>\n
Cat, who is currently Second Permanent Secretary at HM Treasury and Head of the Government Finance Function, was appointed by the Cabinet <\/p>\n
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