Buckinghamshire Council confirms appointment of new Chief Executive

Zina brings extensive senior leadership experience across local government, the NHS and central government. Most recently, she served as Chief Executive of NHS North East London, leading a £6bn integrated health system and overseeing major transformation, financial recovery and innovation benefiting 2.4 million residents.

Before this, she was Chief Executive of Haringey Council, where she delivered major regeneration and housing development projects, improved services and led the borough’s response to the Covid‑19 pandemic. Her earlier career includes senior roles at both Haringey and Barnet councils, where she led central services, performance improvement, third sector commissioning and customer services. She has also held strategic leadership roles within the Cabinet Office, working on high‑level public service reform.

Speaking about her appointment, Zina said:

“I am really excited to be appointed as Chief Executive for Buckinghamshire Council. It is a brilliant place, in which I spend a lot of my free time, and I am looking forward to the opportunity to work with everyone to build on everything that has been achieved so far. My aim is to ensure the place, its people and communities continue to thrive and succeed. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting staff, partners and members during the recruitment process, and I look forward to working with everyone in the future.”

Steven Broadbent, Leader of Buckinghamshire Council, said:

“I’m delighted that the Council has endorsed Zina’s appointment. She brings a wealth of experience from across local government and the NHS, alongside a strong track record of leading complex organisations through transformation. I’m very much looking forward to working with her as we continue to deliver for our residents.”

Zina will take up the role starting in April 2026.