Cabinet Office appoints Chief Operating Officer 

Dr Megan Mathias MBE will start her role in November 

Dr Megan Mathias MBE has been appointed Chief Operating Officer for the Cabinet Office.

Her role will start in November following a review of the role of the Chief Secretary.

She will be tasked with supporting the delivery of government programmes and cross-departmental initiatives whilst also heading up central operational functions.

Dr Mathias has held a number of senior public service roles, most recently as Director of Delivery and Improvement in the Cabinet Office of the Government of Jersey. 

Holding a PhD in Leadership in Government, she was appointed MBE in 2020 for her role in Jersey’s Covid-19 response. 

A Trustee of Carnegie UK, Dr Mathias is also a Friend of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA).

Commenting on her appointment, she said: ‘I’m very much looking forward to taking up my new post and to supporting the delivery of Government programmes.  I am excited to be working with new colleagues on our delivery of public services to the Isle of Man community.’

Minister for the Cabinet Office, Kate Lord-Brennan and Chair of the Public Services Commission adds Dr Mathias brings 'a wealth of knowledge and experience' to the position.