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Interviews

Sir Philip Lowe, former Director-General of Competition and of Energy, European Commission: Exclusive Interview

During a four-decade career at the European Commission, Sir Philip Lowe played a key role in developing competition policy and energy markets; and now he’s watching as his own country […]

Maria Robertson, Deputy Chief Executive, New Zealand’s Department of Internal Affairs: Exclusive Interview

Many governments talk the talk about focusing on the customer – but New Zealand is actually walking that road. Matt Mercer asks Maria Robertson, the DIA’s service delivery chief, to […]

Stefan Schweinfest, Director of the United Nations Statistics Division: Exclusive Interview

In an era of fake news and populist politicians Stefan Schweinfest, the head of the UN’s statistics operation, is well aware of the threat to evidence-based policy making. But this […]

Luis Madrazo Lajous, former Chief Economist of Mexico’s Ministry of Finance: Exclusive Interview

Until earlier this year, Luis Madrazo Lajous ran Mexico’s economic and fiscal policies; then he quit to join the presidential campaign of José Antonio Meade. In the run-up to next […]

Zina Etheridge, Chief Executive, London Borough of Haringey: Exclusive Interview

Local authority officials often take jobs in central government, but few senior civil servants make the shift to council roles. The UK’s Zina Etheridge has travelled in both directions: she […]

Sir Robert Devereux, outgoing Permanent Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions, UK: Exclusive Interview

Over seven years, the head of Britain’s benefits services has pushed through a vast set of policies and reforms – but it’s been a difficult journey. His experience has clear […]

Gina Miller, businesswoman and campaigner: Exclusive Interview

When Gina Miller forced the UK government to consult Parliament before triggering the process of leaving the EU, she became a hate figure for hardline Brexiteers. Global Government Forum’s Matt Ross […]

Janice Charette, Canadian High Commissioner to the UK: Exclusive Interview

Former Canadian civil service chief Janice Charette now represents her country at the Court of St James, serving as High Commissioner to the UK. Tania Mason learns about her career, […]

Mathew Duncan, Finance Director of Crossrail 1, UK: Exclusive Interview

Working on the vast project to build a fast new railway line 100km across London, Mathew Duncan’s team of finance professionals are proving that the public sector can bring in […]

Helen McCarthy, author of ‘Women of the World, The Rise of the Female Diplomat’: Exclusive Interview

Women weren’t permitted to become UK diplomats until 1946, and until 1973 they had to quit if they got married. Liz Heron interviews Helen McCarthy, an expert on the struggle […]