Lynda Fisher

Biography

Lynda Fisher was appointed to the Service Children’s Education’s executive board on 6 April 2009 as chief executive.

She started her career as a teacher and has worked in education and children’s services for over 25 years. Her previous roles include:

• Statutory Children’s Services Director at Portsmouth City Council, 2003 to 2009
• Assistant Director for Education and Cultural Services for Wokingham Unitary Council, 1999 to 2003
• Head of Research and Planning at Staffordshire County Council, 1997 to 1999

She also had a corporate portfolio of responsibilities including cultural services, customer services and audit and performance.