Megan joins HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) from her role as Director General for Justice Services and Transformation at the Ministry of Justice, where she has driven the digital transformation of services across the justice system, including in prisons, probation and services for victims. She has also been responsible for the operational delivery of three essential justice services: legal aid, lasting powers of attorney and victim compensation.
As HMCTS continues its ambitious programme of modernisation and works to improve services for court and tribunal users, Megan will lead the organisation through its next phase.
Sarah Sackman KC MP, Minister of State for Courts and Legal Services, said:
Our courts and tribunals are fundamental to the rule of law and to ensuring everyone can access justice when they need it. Megan brings the vision and experience HMCTS needs to deliver excellent services for the public, support our dedicated staff and judiciary, and continue the vital work of modernising our courts and tribunals.
Ministry of Justice Permanent Secretary Jo Farrar said:
I am delighted that Megan has been appointed Chief Executive of HM Courts and Tribunals Service. Megan has an outstanding track record of leading transformation and improving services for users. She brings the leadership and ambition needed to lead HMCTS through its next phase of modernisation.
On her appointment, Megan Lee-Devlin said:
It is a great privilege to be appointed to lead HMCTS at this important time. I look forward to working with the independent judiciary, ministers, system partners and the 19,000 committed civil servants working to deliver modern and efficient courts and tribunals for everyone who relies on them.
Megan succeeds Nick Goodwin, who becomes Director General for Policy at the Ministry of Justice.
Before joining the Ministry of Justice, Megan was Director General of the Central Digital and Data Office in the Cabinet Office, overseeing the government’s Digital, Data and Technology function. She joined the Civil Service from the private sector, having worked at IBM, PwC and McKinsey & Company on digital, analytics and organisational transformation.