Peter Oliver OBE
For over 20 years I’ve delivered complex, strategic transformation programmes and thrive on engaging with people to improve impactful services for citizens; especially where transformation is underpinned by digital, systems thinking and a shift in culture. Over the same period, I’ve held leadership and Board roles in several local, national and international charities, and a large Academy, primarily focused on supporting young people to get the best start in life.
This broad ranging experience across the public, private and third sectors, across several industries and countries, combined with an interest in the practical application of systems science, has given me different perspectives on how to design and operate organisations and services; and how to use digital to enhance them.
I was awarded the honour of Officer of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours 2023, and commissioned as a Deputy Lieutenant of Merseyside in November 2023. On 29 August 2025, it was announced by Downing Street that I had been appointed by The King as His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of the County of Merseyside on the retirement of Mr Mark Blundell, CVO, on 15th December, 2025.
Professional Experience
Professionally, having begun my career in 2001 supporting the digital transformation of Health and Care organisations at local and national level within the NHS, I have worked with a wide range of organisations in the public, private and third sectors. My delivery and leadership responsibilities have spanned the United Kingdom and overseas, in roles that have included Subject Matter Expert, Project Manager, Programme Manager, Portfolio Director, Principal Consultant, Strategy Director and Company Director.
Today, I work with Boards, Executive Teams and Delivery Teams as an Independent Strategic Advisor, supporting the delivery of ambitious digital transformation programmes.
Voluntary Experience
Locally, my volunteering with Merseyside Scouts began in 1997 and has involved supporting young people and volunteer teams across many communities. Through various roles, including County Commissioner, I’ve led teams to support young people learn skills for life across a growing number of communities, with larger and stronger teams of volunteers, and through collaborative partnerships with charities, schools and businesses. Also at a local level, I have been a Governor and Chair of the Board of a large Academy.
Nationally, my volunteering began in 2004 and saw the start of my involvement leading the development and implementation of national strategy and support with The Scouts, through roles which included National Commissioner, Board Member and Chair of the Strategy and Delivery Committee.