Faith Geary
Biography
Faith has a background in Law, with 24 years’ experience running courts, tribunals and leading change projects within the Justice System.
Faith joined the Parole Board in 2015 as Director of Business Improvement and led the digital transformation of the Parole Board, as well as projects to reduce deferral of cases and increase the openness and transparency of the Board’s work, especially for victims.
In 2019, Faith was appointed as Chief Operating Officer of the Parole Board, in this role she was pivotal in leading the Board through the COVID pandemic and transforming the Board’s operating model to one where oral hearings are carried out by video in the majority of cases, saving time without compromising on public protection and fairness.
Faith’s journey over the past 8 years has shone a light on her inspiring leadership, commitment to continuous improvement and has solidified her reputation as a strategic thinker and effective collaborator. Faith was promoted to Interim Chief Executive from 1st March 2024.
Interim Chief Executive Officer, Parole Board
The interim chief executive officer has the leading role in decision-making and financial management at the Parole Board.