Bernadette Kelly

Dame Bernadette Mary Kelly, DCB (born 10 March 1964) is a British senior civil servant who has served as permanent secretary for the Department for Transport since 18 April 2017.[2] She was educated at King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls in Birmingham, followed by the University of Hull.[1] Kelly joined the Civil Service after graduating, and worked in the Department for Communities and Local Government, the Treasury, Cabinet Office and the Number 10 Policy Unit.[4] Her promotion followed Philip Rutnam's move to the Home Office.[5] Kelly was appointed Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) in 2010[3] and Dame Commander of the Order of the Bath (DCB) in the 2022 Birthday Honours for services to government.
Permanent SecretaryDepartment for TransportIncumbentTheresa MayBoris JohnsonLiz TrussRishi SunakKeir StarmerPhilip RutnamKing Edward VI Camp Hill School for GirlsUniversity of HullDepartment for Communities and Local Governmentthe TreasuryCabinet OfficeNumber 10 Policy UnitDepartment for Business, Innovation and SkillsPhilip Rutnam'sHome OfficeCompanion of the Order of the BathDame Commander of the Order of the Bath2022 Birthday HonoursThe London Gazette