Sophie Mexsom
Deputy chief executive, strategy and corporate group, and chief operating officer
- Appointed DCE in February 2020 after joining Crown Law in 2019.
- Responsible for ensuring Crown Law delivers on its strategy for responsible, lawful government.
- Holds a Master’s in International Studies from Otago University.
- Has served in a variety of policy and leadership roles in the education, and defence and security sectors.
Career
Tertiary Education Commission / Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua
Policy Analyst
Dec 2000
- Mar 2004
University of Otago
Visiting Lecturer
Nov 2001
- Feb 2003
New Zealand Government
Change Delivery Manager, Operational Branch Manager
Jun 2012
- Apr 2019
Attorney-General's Department
Director, Middle East & Africa (Secondment)
Jan 2013
- Mar 2015
Crown Law Office / Te Tari Ture o te Karauna
Deputy Chief Executive Strategy & Corporate, Acting Deputy Chief Executive Strategy & Corporate, General Manager Operational Services
Apr 2019
- Present