Dyfed Alsop has been appointed as the new Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), starting 1 May 2025.
He has already begun working with UKHSA, attending meetings and building relationships across the agency, ahead of his formal start date.
Dyfed joins UKHSA from the Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA), where he served as Chief Executive since 2017. He will work alongside UKHSA Chief Executive Jenny Harries and the Executive Committee over the coming months to ensure continuity of leadership and operations ahead of Jenny Harries’ departure in early summer.
As Deputy Chief Executive, Dyfed will cover the CEO role until a new chief executive is appointed.
UKHSA Chief Executive Jenny Harries said: “I am absolutely delighted to welcome Dyfed to our organisation as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO. His extensive experience in public and private sectors, combined with his strong track record in delivering transformation and managing complex operations, makes him ideally suited for this role. Dyfed’s appointment strengthens our Executive Committee team and his expertise and leadership style will be invaluable as we continue to develop our people, embed a new culture and grow our organisation.”
Dyfed Alsop said: “I’m delighted to be joining UKHSA at such an interesting time in the organisation’s development. I’m looking forward to getting out and about to meet people and learn more about the important work that UKHSA does. I’m passionate about public service and the potential we have collectively to make a difference. I can’t wait to get started.”
Dyfed has held senior leadership positions across government, including the Valuation Office Agency, HM Treasury and HM Revenue & Customs.