New Chief Executive for Derbyshire Probation Trust

4th Jan, 2012 to 4th Jul, 2012

Jo Mead was appointed as the new Chief Executive of Derbyshire Probation Trust from 1 January 2012, taking over from Denise White who has retired after a career in probation spanning 35 years.

Ms Mead joins us from Lincolnshire County Council, where she was Head of Service:Adult Commissioning (Social Care).

Jo began her career as a volunteer with Leicestershire and Rutland Probation before joining Lincolnshire as a Probation Service Officer.  Qualifying as a Probation Officer in 2000 at Birmingham University, Jo rose to become Assistant Chief Officer at Lincolnshire Probation Service.

Derbyshire Probation Trust Board chair, Gillian Wilmot, said,

"We are delighted that Jo hhas joined us to help take the Trust forward.  Jo is an excellent appointment who combines an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the best probation practice with experience in adult social care and commissioning.  We are certain her skills and experience will greatly benefit the Trust and ensure it will be well placed to face the challenges that the future will bring."

Ms Mead said,

"My work with Derbyshire starts from an enviably strong position.  It has a skilled and experienced workforce where people are dedicated to reducing reoffending and the protection of the public.  I am looking forward to getting to know the teams in Derbyshire who work together to achieve such good results."