Executive Management Team

The Executive Management Team are the most senior employees of the council and are responsible for the day to day running of the council. Individually and collectively, the team provides organisational leadership, direction and management to meet elected Members’ policy objectives. The team also represent Southampton’s and the council’s wider interests through a wide range of partnerships.

Andrew Travers, Interim Chief Executive

Andrew Travers

Chief Executive

More details to follow soon.


Munira Holloway

Munira Holloway

Director - Strategy & Performance

Role covers: Intelligence and Insight, Projects and Change, Policy and Communications.

Mel Creighton

Mel Creighton

Executive Director of Corporate Services

Role covers: Finance, Supplier Management, Legal and HR, IT and Customer Experience.

Robert Henderson

Robert Henderson

Executive Director Wellbeing (Children and Learning) (DCS)

Role covers: Children Social Care, Safeguarding, Education and Learning.

Claire Edgar

Claire Edgar

Executive Director of Wellbeing & Housing (DASS)

Role covers: Adult Social Care, Supported Housing, Public Health, Health Integration, Commissioning, Neighbourhoods and Housing and Stronger Communities.

Debbie Ward

Debbie Ward

Executive Director of Resident Services

Role covers: Environment & Green City, Housing

James Will-Fleming

James Will-Fleming

Transformation Director

Nawaz Khan

Nawaz Khan

Acting Executive Director of Growth and Prosperity

Role covers: Economic Development, Planning, Transport & Infrastructure, Development & Property Management and City Services.

 

Executive Office Manager

Kerry Sillence, Executive Office Manager