Kath O'Dwyer
Solace Group Board Chair
Kath has 42 years local government service with 8 years’ experience as a Local Authority Chief Executive, in two different local authorities.
Kath has been the Solace Board Chair since October 2024, and also chairs the Solace Commission on Professional Standards and Ethics.
Since her ‘retirement’ from her Chief Executive role last year, she now has a ‘portfolio career’ and acts as an advisor and consultant to the sector, including roles as Independent Chair for Improvement Boards; Technical Assessments for Chief Executive recruitment; Executive Coaching; work with the LGA in relation to Peer Reviews and development work with elected members.
10:00–11:00
Main Plenary
Alison McCullagh, Chief Executive, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, Northern Ireland
Emma Palmer, Chief Execuive, Powys County Council, Wales
Susanne Millar, Chief Executive, Glasgow City Council, Scotland
