Joanna Killian
Joanna Killian | |
|---|---|
| Chief Executive of Local Government Association | |
| In office March 2024 – Present | |
| Chief Executive of Surrey County Council | |
| In office March 2018 – March 2024 | |
| Preceded by | David McNulty |
| Chair of Trustees of St Mungo's (charity) | |
| In office September 2021 – Present | |
| Preceded by | Robert Napier CBE |
| Chief Executive of Essex County Council | |
| In office 2006–2015 | |
| Succeeded by | Gavin Jones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 1965 (age 59–60) |
| Alma mater | Keele University |
Joanna Elizabeth Killian (born June 1965) is a local government official, who has been Chief Executive of the Local Government Association since March 2024.
A graduate of Keele University, she was Chief Executive of Essex County Council from 2006 to 2015, and worked at KPMG prior to being appointed Chief Executive of Surrey County Council.
Appointed Chair of Trustees of St Mungo's (charity) (Homeless Charity) in September 2021.
Joanna was awarded an OBE in the New Years Honours List 2025