Matt O'Neill
Executive Director—Place, Barnsley Council
Matt O'Neill Is a highly accomplished public sector leader with over two decades of experience in economic development, regeneration, strategic planning and delivery of front-line services. This has been experienced gained working across different parts of Northern England: Cheshire, County Durham, Teesside, North and South Yorkshire.
Working with all political leaderships, Combined Authorities in rural, coastal and urban environments covering District, Borough, County Council and Metropolitan Unitary Authorities.
Currently serving as the Executive Director of Place at Barnsley Council, Matt provides strategic leadership across a wide portfolio including economic regeneration, planning, housing, culture, zero carbon initiatives, waste, neighbourhoods, highways, assets, environment, transport, communities and regulatory services.
