- Fiona Ryland steps down as Government Chief People Officer after three years in post.
- Since her appointment, Fiona has led a number of major transformations across the Civil Service.
- Fiona will remain in post until November, with the recruitment process beginning shortly.
Fiona Ryland steps down as Government Chief People Officer after three years in post.
During her tenure, Fiona has delivered substantial reforms to government HR and people management. Fiona’s leadership has significantly strengthened the way the Civil Service attracts and retains the best individuals in order to deliver for the Government.
Her achievements include launching the 2024-2027 People Plan, professionalising the People Function, improving the Government Recruitment Service and creating new leadership standards for Line Managers in the Civil Service to drive performance.
Permanent Secretary at the Cabinet Office, and Civil Service Chief Operating Officer, Cat Little said
I want to say a huge thank you to Fiona, who in her time as Government Chief People Officer has delivered a huge amount and transformed the Government People Group for the better.
I have hugely appreciated how she has used her insights and experience from across the private and public sector to develop and deliver the environment for a modern and professionalised Civil Service workforce.
Fiona has also been a strong leader in the Cabinet Office and a valued member of our Executive Committee. We wish her all the best for the future.
Government Chief People Officer, Fiona Ryland said
It has been a brilliant three years working in Government, working to professionalise the People Function, and helping build a Civil Service that is now more capable than ever to deliver for people across the country.
I am immensely proud of the difference that, together with my team and the wider People Function, we have delivered in that time.
Before joining the Civil Service, Fiona served as Chief Operating Officer at University College London, and previously held senior strategy and HR roles at organisations including Compass Group UK & Ireland, Comet, Dixons and Asda.
The process to recruit Fiona’s replacement will begin shortly.
