MEET THE CEO MEET THE CEO
Mukund Krishna worked for over 20 years as a global consultant across US, UK/ Europe and Southeast Asia working with Boards and senior executives leading large-scale transformation programmes aimed at improving business operations and customer experience. Since Mukund’s relocation to the UK in 2007, he has worked extensively within the criminal justice system and central government areas shaping and delivering complex change programmes. Prior to joining PFEW, Mukund led the delivery of Artificial Intelligence programmes within UK Policing.
What inspired you to work in policing? As someone who studied Law at University, and over the years had the privilege to work across the criminal justice system in a variety of roles leading complex programmes, I have experienced first-hand the true value policing and police officers deliver to our society and communities.
There are few professions where you can make a tangible difference, but through my work, I have seen how policing is truly one of those. It is a privilege to work with a dedicated team of individuals who put their lives on the line every day – serving and protecting their communities.
Why are you the right person for the job? For many, this would be a poisoned chalice and I will not deny that I have good days and bad days. But deep down I care about policing and care about our members, representatives, and staff. And professionally I care about making a difference. I believe there is also uniqueness about what I bring to the table. I don’t always look at things solely from a policing perspective – I am, of course, not a police officer. But because of my experience working in businesses globally, including within the criminal justice system in the UK, I bring cross-industry experience which I believe
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benefits policing. It is experience we don’t always have access to.
What do you plan to achieve in the first 90 days in your role?
I see the priority PFEW challenges as:
1. Resolving the pensions challenge 2. Evolving the culture of complaints 3. Working on the challenges around diversity
I appreciate members expect me to deal with the pension’s challenge as a priority, which is what I am focussed on, in addition to addressing challenges related to culture and diversity, while putting in place actions and processes to support and demonstrate transparency in decision-making at PFEW.
How do you see the organisation changing over the next few years? PFEW, as the undisputed voice of policing, is uniquely positioned to help policing become more proactive and deal with the issues we currently face head on so we can continue to improve how we serve the public. Events this year have brought home the need for a holistic rethink, not just of how we operate in the Police Federation, but also how we run it.
As such, my main aim as Chief Executive Officer is to reinstate pride in policing to build Police Federation fit for the future.
What would you say to the members of the Federation about your new appointment? The current PFEW Board really want to do things differently. They believe those with professional experience should be at the heart of decision-making, freeing up the time of police officers so they can get the best for members in negotiations with government.
I know there has been nervousness about my appointment because I am not a police officer. But I would like to use this opportunity to reassure members that because of my experience within the criminal justice system and extensively within policing programmes, I do understand the business of policing. Fundamentally, it has been a difficult time for the Police Federation recently. Our members deserve a Federation that listens to them, learns from their feedback, and one which our brave police officers are deserving of, and are proud to be part of. Ensuring we inherently prioritise the
interests of officers and their duty to the public will be my ultimate priority as the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Police Federation.
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