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Owen Pritchard

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Director of Data Insight and Innovation at Local Government Association
📍 Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Owen Pritchard is the Head of Cyber, Digital, and Technology at the Local Government Association, where he leads public service reform and digital transformation for councils. He is an expert in data and technology, with specialized education from Oxfords Saïd Business School and the London School of Economics.

His career reflects a deep commitment to public service, including 17 years in the British Army, where he served on operations and as a policy adviser. He was also previously the Joint Deputy Leader of the London Borough of Merton Council, demonstrating his experience in local government leadership.

Unique fact: He played a key role contributing to the successful passage of the Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Act in 2019, an achievement he is particularly proud of.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Director of Data Insight and Innovation
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Owen shows up

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Assertive
Value Driven

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.

Priorities

Topics Owen cares about

Digital Government
He leads the Local Government Association's programme supporting councils in using technology to innovate and transform public services.
Cybersecurity Policy
Advocates for robust cybersecurity strategy across the public sector and has suggested banning ransom payments to hackers.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Director of Data Insight and Innovation
Local Government Association
1-2024
Advisory Board Member
Civil Service World
1-2024
Advisory Board Member
PublicTechnology
1-2024 - 1-2026
Union Representative
Unison
6-2022 - 8-2023
Transformation Adviser to Chief Executive and Mayor
Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority
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Education
Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Data: Law Policy and Regulation
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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