Susanna McGibbon

Dame Susanna Justine McGibbon DCB (born 11 November 1967) is a barrister and former senior British civil servant who served as HM Procurator General, Treasury Solicitor and Head of the Government Legal Service, and so Permanent Secretary of the Government Legal Department from March 2021 until March 2026. She previously served as Director General of the Government Legal Department and Director General of the Department for Work and Pensions' Legal Group.

Early life and education

McGibbon was born on 11 November 1967 in London and adopted by Ian McGibbon and Gwen McGibbon in early 1968. She was educated at Bolton County Grammar School (now St Catherine’s Academy) and then later at Canon Slade School, both in Bolton. She took up the appointment on 8 March 2021, serving for five years until March 2026.

Family and personal life

McGibbon married Patrick Spencer in 2004. She lists her recreations as travel (particularly Europe and Asia), music and "generally enjoying London life".