• Claire Hall appointed as Director of Finance
• Formerly held senior roles in Lancashire County Council, Lancashire Constabulary, BT and the NHS
• Claire said: “Having been born and raised in Liverpool this role is not only exciting for me but is also in the area which is closest to my heart.”

Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has appointed to a key leadership role.

Claire Hall has been appointed as Director of Finance following a competitive national recruitment process.

Claire previously held the position of Interim Director of Finance.

Prior to joining the Combined Authority in 2024, Claire held various senior roles in Lancashire County Council, Lancashire Constabulary, BT and the NHS.

Claire has significant experience in leading a range of financial and business services within large, complex public and private sector organisations and a strong background in delivering complex change and transformation programmes.

Claire said: 

“I am extremely pleased to have secured this prestigious role within the Combined Authority at such an interesting and challenging time with the introduction of new funding arrangements and devolution powers that we want to use to improve the lives and opportunities for the people of the region.”

“Having been born and raised in Liverpool this role is not only exciting for me but is also in the area which is closest to my heart.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to utilise my skills and experience, and to further work with an exceptional executive and wider leadership team, along with dedicated, professional and talented individuals and teams within my new portfolio of services.”

Welcoming the appointment, Executive Director John Fogarty said:

“We’re absolutely delighted that Claire is officially stepping into the role of Director of Finance. Her leadership over the past nine months has been exceptional, and we’re pleased to have her continue guiding our Finance, Internal Audit, Procurement and Commercial teams with the same energy, expertise and commitment.”