Liverpool City Region Combined Authority appoints former executive at Lancashire County Council, Lancashire Constabulary, BT and the NHS as director of finance

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has appointed Claire Hall as its new director of finance.

She was hired for the role after a “competitive national recruitment process”. Claire previously held the position of interim director of finance.

Prior to joining the Combined Authority in 2024, Claire held various senior roles in Lancashire County Council, Lancashire Constabulary, BT and the NHS.

Claire has significant experience in leading a range of financial and business services within large, complex public and private sector organisations and a strong background in delivering complex change and transformation programmes.

“I am extremely pleased to have secured this prestigious role within the Combined Authority at such an interesting and challenging time with the introduction of new funding arrangements and devolution powers,” she said.

“Having been born and raised in Liverpool, this role is not only exciting for me but is also in the area which is closest to my heart.

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“I am grateful for the opportunity to utilise my skills and experience, and to further work with an exceptional executive and wider leadership team, along with dedicated, professional and talented individuals and teams within my new portfolio of services.”

Executive director John Fogarty added: “Her leadership over the past nine months has been exceptional, and we’re pleased to have her continue guiding our finance, internal audit, procurement and commercial teams.”