A winning champion for change

摘要

By the time The MJ Awards 2020 winners were announced in October-a little later than planned-our Corporate Director of the Year had already announced her departure from her post. The then-director of adult social services and deputy chief executive at Northamptonshire CC Anna Earnshaw's talent had not just been spotted by our judges, she had also been named as the new chief executive for the new West Northamptonshire Council. Revealing the winner at the virtual awards, Jes Ladva, partner at sponsors Odgers Interim, said the shortlist were all worthy winners. 'They included those with impressive careers to date, and impressive careers to come.' Ms Earnshaw is no exception. She has always worked in and around local government, starting in Southampton, working on council tax. 'I worked for Capita for 14 years, on a range of different services, always supporting councils,' she tells The MJ.