Adrian Lovegrove

Adrian Lovegrove is an experienced finance professional with a strong background in public sector finance management. Currently serving as Head of Finance at Maidstone Borough Council since July 2022, Adrian previously held the role of Head of Strategic Finance at the National Crime Agency from November 2019 to July 2022. Adrian's extensive experience with the Metropolitan Police Service from 2001 to 2019 includes positions such as Finance Operation Manager, Lead Accountant in Financial Planning and Change, and Acting Director of Strategic Finance, with responsibilities for financial planning and budget preparation for substantial budgets. Prior roles include interim Director of Business Support at the Metropolitan Police Service and various accounting positions at Transport for London, Tandridge District Council, and Sevenoaks District Council. Adrian's educational qualifications include membership in the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) and the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT).