Rob Whiteman

Portfolio Chair, NED, former Chief Executive, CIPFA

My Speaker Sessions

Wednesday 09 September 2026

14:00

The landscape for public sector leadership

14:00 - 14:40

Public sector leaders are operating in one of the most challenging environments in recent memory. Against a backdrop of fiscal pressure, rising demand, political uncertainty and increasing public expectations, what does effective leadership look like today?

Drawing on experience from across local government and the wider public sector, Rob Whiteman will explore the key trends shaping the leadership agenda, the attributes needed to navigate complexity and how leaders can create resilient, high-performing organisations in a rapidly changing world.