CPS appoints new Director General

Julie Lennard, who has been chief executive officer at the DVLA since 2018, is expected to take up her role as Director General and Chief Operating Officer on November 25.

Stephen Parkinson, Director of Public Prosecutions, said: “Julie brings a wealth of valuable skills and experience to the CPS – not least her work to successfully lead the digital and business transformation of the DVLA.

“She has also transformed the way customers interact with the organisation with some truly impressive results. I am very much looking forward to welcoming Julie to our executive team in the autumn.”

In her new role, Ms Lennard will work with partners to direct significant change across the criminal justice system. She will be responsible for overseeing transformation and improvement within the CPS, as well as setting the overall strategy for the organisation’s corporate functions, including finance, people and digital.

Ms Lennard said: “I joined the DVLA ten years ago, and it has been an amazing place to work. I’ve spent the last six of those years as CEO and it’s been a privilege to lead such a brilliant organisation and such a talented team of people.

“The role has been very rewarding but the opportunity to join the CPS as Director General was just too good an opportunity to miss.

“It’s a fascinating time to join and I’m looking forward to meeting the team and helping to lead the CPS to an exciting future.”