Rebecca Lawrence
Rebecca Lawrence is a British public servant. In October 2024, it was announced that she would be then next chief executive of the British Library, and will succeed Sir Roly Keating on 2 January 2025.[1]
Biography
[edit]Lawrence studied philosophy, politics and economics at New College, Oxford, having matriculated in 1989.[2] Following graduation, she studied at Harvard University with a Harlech Scholarship in 1993.[3]
She originally worked in the banking sector, she joined HM Treasury in 1994.[4] She later moved to the Home Office and then to work for the Association of Chief Police Officers. She was director and then chief executive officer of the London Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime between 2013 and 2019, and then served as CEO of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) from 2019 to 2023.[4][1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Rebecca Lawrence appointed as new Chief Executive of the British Library". The British Library. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "2023 Women's Lecture - Rebecca Lawrence". New College. University of Oxford. February 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ "Guest blog: Why the CPS is working with the Bar to make the justice system a more inclusive space". www.barcouncil.org.uk. 25 November 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
- ^ a b "Rebecca Lawrence". windsorleadership.org.uk. Windsor leadership. Retrieved 22 November 2024.