Andrew Campbell CB

Biography

Andrew took up his role as Acting Director General, Finance and Corporate Services Group in September 2013.

Career

Andrew’s previous roles have given him knowledge of a wide range of policy issues, from aviation to neighbourhoods, from pollution control to housing. He has run corporate services for an organisation of more than 2,000 people, including delivering 20% efficiency savings in 1 year. He also worked for 2 years in the European Commission. Other roles include:

  • Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions
  • Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Scotland
  • Director, Local Government Policy from 2006 to 2010

Andrew was awarded the Companion of the Order of Bath (CB) in the Queen’s birthday honours list in 2013.

Previous roles in government

  • Director General, Finance and Corporate Services
  • Director, Strategy and Performance