Joanna Killian | |
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| 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 [1] ) is a local government official,who has been Chief Executive of the Local Government Association since March 2024. [2]
A graduate of Keele University,she was Chief Executive of Essex County Council from 2006 to 2015, [3] and worked at KPMG prior to being appointed Chief Executive of Surrey County Council. [4]
Appointed Chair of Trustees of St Mungo's (charity) (Homeless Charity) in September 2021. [5]
Joanna was awarded an OBE in the New Years Honours List 2025
