Lisa Pinney MBE
Biography
Lisa Pinney MBE is Chief Executive of the Fair Work Agency, joining the organisation in April 2026. She leads the establishment of the new agency, which brings together existing employment rights enforcement bodies to create a single, streamlined system of enforcement.
Lisa previously served as Chief Executive of the Mining Remediation Authority from 2018, where she transformed the organisation into a robust 24/7 emergency responder and worked in partnership with the public and private sectors to support safe growth and development in coalfield areas. She expanded services and delivered innovation, including mine water heat.
Before this, Lisa spent more than 20 years at the Environment Agency, including as Director for the West Midlands and as a national spokesperson. Her roles included significant responsibility for waste regulation and environmental crime enforcement, working closely with businesses and partners.
Lisa is a Chartered Waste Manager and Chartered Environmentalist. She holds a degree in Environmental Science, a Master’s degree in Environmental and Social Policy, an MSc in Environmental Decision Making, and the Certificate in Governance from INSEAD. She was awarded an MBE in 2014 for services to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Chief Executive and Accounting Officer
The Chief Executive and Accounting Officer is responsible for how the authority spends public and departmental money, and for providing accurate accounts.