Organisational structure
In October 2016, Wandsworth and Richmond Councils created a single shared staffing arrangement (SSA) serving both Councils. In September 2025, this became the Better Service Partnership.
The Directors' Board comprises the Chief Executive and the other departmental directors.
Both Councils continue to be separate sovereign bodies with their own elected Councillors and Leaders, maintaining their distinct identities and retaining the ability to develop policies and priorities that matter to their local residents.
Chief Executive
Ana Popovici
Civic Centre
44 York Street
Twickenham
TW1 3BZ
Email: ana.popovici@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Assistant Chief Executive
Jon Evans
Email: jon.evans@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Adult Social Care and Public Health
Jeremy DeSouza, Executive Director of Adult Social Care and Public Health
Civic Centre
44 York Street
Twickenham
TW1 3BZ
Email: DASSExecSupport@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Change and Innovation
Sam Olsen, Executive Director of Change and Innovation
Civic Centre
44 York Street
Twickenham
TW1 3BZ
Email: sam.olsen@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Education and Children's Services
Ian Dodds, Executive Director of Children's Services
Civic Centre
44 York Street
Twickenham
TW1 3BZ
Email: ian.dodds@achievingforchildren.org.uk
Education and Children's Services are delivered by Achieving for Children.
View Education and Children's Services structure.
Finance
Fenella Merry, Executive Director of Finance
Civic Centre
44 York Street
Twickenham
TW1 3BZ
Email: resourcessupport@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Growth and Place
Nazeya Hussain, Executive Director of Growth and Place
Civic Centre
44 York Street
Twickenham
TW1 3BZ
Email: nazeya.hussain@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk
Resident Services
Paul Chadwick, Executive Director of Resident Services
Civic Centre
44 York Street
Twickenham
TW1 3BZ
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Updated: 20 August 2026
