Interim Chief Executive
Newham Council has appointed a new Chief Executive, succeeding the Interim Chief Executive Paul Martin.
Maria Christofi was appointed as Newham Council's new Chief Executive in September 2026, succeeding Interim Chief Executive Paul Martin. Her appointment was confirmed at a Cabinet meeting on September 15, 2026. She will oversee initiatives including the 'Community Neighbourhoods' model, which aims to divide the borough into eight areas to foster local leadership and resident participation.
Paul Martin was recommended as Interim Chief Executive by Newham Council's Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee in July 2025, subject to Cabinet consultation. This recommendation was made to ensure the council had a Head of Paid Service.
Key facts
- Maria Christofi was appointed Newham Council's new Chief Executive in September 2026. Source
- Her appointment was confirmed at a Cabinet meeting on September 15, 2026. Source
- Paul Martin was the Interim Chief Executive before Maria Christofi. Source
- Paul Martin was recommended as Interim Chief Executive in July 2025. Source
- The recommendation for Paul Martin was made by the Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee. Source
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