Christine Davies CBE

Specialist Advisor on Children and Young People's Services

Christine joined the Premier League Foundation Board of Trustees in 2017, and was appointed Interim Chair in 2025. She is also the charity lead Trustee for safeguarding.

Christine is the former Chief Executive of the Centre for Excellence and Outcomes in Children and Young People’s Services.

She was formerly the Director of Children's Services, Telford & Wrekin Council (1997–2007) and was the President of the National Association of Chief Education Officers.

Previously a teacher, psychologist and Director of Education, Christine has advised the British Government and other countries on education, child poverty, safeguarding and early intervention.

She has been an adviser to the LGA Children and Young People's Board and supported the development of leadership training for Directors of Children’s Services.

Christine is currently a member of the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales; sits on the Advisory Board for the Office of the Children's Commissioner and chairs two Local Authority Children’s Improvement Boards.