Chief officers

The Corporate Management Team has seven chief officers and is led by the Chief Executive. The role of CMT is to give direction to the County Council as one organisation, determining its strategic objectives and policies. It is also jointly accountable for the County Council’s activities to third parties and stakeholders, taking decisions on behalf of the organisation.

Carolyn Williamson

Chief Executive

Carolyn Williamson's Responsibilities

Jess Hutchinson

Director of Adults' Health and Care

Jess Hutchinson's Responsibilities

Stuart Ashley

Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Children's Services

Stuart Ashley's Responsibilities

Patrick Blogg

Director of Universal Services

Patrick Blogg's Responsibilities

Jac Broughton

Director of People and Organisation

Jac Broughton's Responsibilities

Andy Lowe

Director of Corporate Operations

Andy Lowe's Responsibilities

Gary Westbrook

Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Hampshire 2050

Gary Westbrook's Responsibilities

Senior officer roles

The role of the Corporate Management Team is to lead the officers who work for the County Council, provide the strategic overview for the work of the Council, and manage the many various operational services for which the Council is responsible.