Local Partnerships

Adele Gritten

Most Influential CEO 2026: Public Sector Transformation - UK (Adele Gritten)

Leading Public Sector Advisory Partner 2026 - UK

Most Influential CEO Awards (2026)
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About Local Partnerships
Adele Gritten is a values-driven Chief Executive who has reshaped Local Partnerships into a more inclusive, high-performing organisation that delivers value and efficacy for the public purse. Since joining in 2022, she has driven cultural and operational improvements, including consistent Year-On-Year income growth, alongside reversing the historic gender pay gap from 13% to –0.54%. Adele combines strategic clarity with empathetic leadership to strengthen public sector impact, champion colleagues’ wellbeing and inclusive talent development.