Sarah Albon, Chief Executive of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), has been awarded a Companion of the Order of Bath (CB) in the King’s New Year’s Honours list.
Commenting on the award, Sarah Albon said, “It is a great privilege to have been awarded a CB in the King’s New Year’s Honours list.”
Leadership During the Pandemic
Appointed as Chief Executive of HSE in 2019, Albon played a pivotal role in leading the organisation through the Covid-19 pandemic. Her efforts during this period focused on maintaining safety standards and addressing emerging risks to public health.
Before joining HSE, Albon served as Chief Executive of the Insolvency Service and held leadership roles in the Ministry of Justice and its predecessor departments.
Recognition for Outstanding Leadership
Sarah Newton, Chair of the HSE Board, praised Albon’s contributions, stating, “It’s a pleasure to work with Sarah Albon, who over the past five years at HSE has led the organisation through significant challenges and change. Since becoming Chief Executive of HSE in 2019, Sarah has provided outstanding leadership, implementing major initiatives of national significance, protecting people and places. I’m pleased to see this award rightly recognise Sarah’s contribution, both here at HSE and in her roles across the Civil Service, and I am delighted to congratulate her on this achievement.”
“I’m proud to be a civil servant working on behalf of the public, and proud of the teams I lead. I have been very fortunate to work with dedicated and talented colleagues throughout my career and I see this award as testament to their achievements as much as my own.”
Sarah Albon, Chief Executive of the HSE