David Dinsmore to leave role as Permanent Secretary for Government Communications
David Dinsmore will stand down as the Permanent Secretary, Director of Communications, by mutual agreement on 30 September.
David was appointed to lead a major programme of reform across government communications. During his tenure a wide-ranging Government Communications strategy was developed and a Strategy Unit established alongside the Government Media Unit. The foundations have been laid for the next phase of implementation.
Following the change of Prime Minister and administration, David and the First Secretary of State have agreed that this is an appropriate point to hand over leadership of the programme.
David Dinsmore, Permanent Secretary, Director of Communications, said:
It has been an enormous privilege to serve at the heart of government at this crucial time for our country. Over the past months we have fundamentally reshaped the way government approaches communications, establishing a clear strategy and creating the Government Media Unit to make the impact of government highly visible to citizens and stakeholders.
Government communications is now moving from strategic design into implementation and I leave with great confidence in the outstanding civil servants who will take that work forward.
I have also been privileged to work with outstanding Permanent Secretaries across government and experience real change in action day after day.
I will always be grateful for this opportunity to contribute to the vital modernisation of how government communicates to its citizens, its stakeholders and the wider global audience.
Dame Antonia Romeo, Cabinet Secretary said:
In a short period, David has done a brilliant job establishing the strategy, structures and capabilities required for lasting change in government communications. I am grateful for his leadership, support and professionalism, as well as his collaboration on the permanent secretary group.
ENDS