Michelle Sacks is Chief Executive of Huntingdonshire District Council, having commenced this role in September 2023 with a very clear direction to provide governance support and leadership to the Council; supporting the Joint Administration on the next stage of their journey, whilst raising the profile of Huntingdonshire on a national stage to deliver the wider ambitions set out in the Huntingdonshire Futures Strategy. Her partnership working and collaboration are well-regarded and she is recognised as being a Place Leader. She actively seeks out partners from a wide range of organisations - public, private and voluntary - to form pragmatic, outcome-based relationships, built on trust and a “can-do” approach to delivering actions and outcomes for everyone in our communities. She has an in-depth understanding of wider organisational and political environments and is recognised for her integrity in managing behaviours and expectations in complex and sensitive circumstances. She also has a clear understanding of the impact that culture within teams can have on service delivery and customer service and has significant experience of people and change management.