Catherine Vaughan CB

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Director General, Chief Finance Officer at Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Hove, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Catherine Vaughan CB is the Director General and Chief Finance Officer at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), leading functions like finance, security, and commercial. A qualified accountant with a Philosophy MA from the University of Oxford, she has extensive senior leadership experience across the UK civil service and local government.

Personality Overview

Tough To Convince

Overcautious

Status Quo Seeker

They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Public Sector Finance
A qualified accountant (CIPFA) who has built her entire career in public sector finance, from local councils to senior civil service roles.
Netball Engagement
A lifelong passion, from earning a university blue at Oxford to serving as a Non-Executive Director for England Netball and volunteering as a youth coach.
Talent Development
Co-chairs the Government Finance Function People Committee and actively promotes career and secondment opportunities within the civil service.

Media Appearances

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Work History

11-2022
Director General, Chief Finance Officer at Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
9-2017 - 11-2022
Director General, Chief Operating Officer at Department for International Trade (DIT)
1-2015 - 8-2017
Director of Finance & Business Services at HM Land Registry
9-2014 - 9-2016
Non-Executive Director at England Netball
9-2001 - 12-2014
Executive Director, Finance & Resources at Brighton & Hove City Council

Education

1992 - 1995
MA (Oxon) Philosophy from University of Oxford
6-2024 - 12-2025
Policy Leaders Fellowship from University of Cambridge

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Insights For Selling To Catherine

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Catherine is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Catherine

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Catherine move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Catherine take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Catherine

Personality Compatibility


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