CEO UPDATE
ONE FEDERATION PUTTING MEMBERS FIRST
PFEW CEO Mukund Krishna outlines the Federation’s new strategy and looks back on 2024
As another year comes to an end, I’ve been reflecting on the Federation’s past and its future. We’ve been learning the lessons from one of the most challenging periods in our history and focusing on our long- term future. The National Board and Council
have been developing our strategy for 2028, which I shared with members in a presentation at our first FedConnect in November. Overall, our guiding vision is ‘One Federation – Putting Members First’. This means a truly modern, well-run, unified, sustainable and diverse organisation that delivers for members now and for generations to come. We’ll have three overriding priorities.
years. By working towards them, we’ll be able to effectively represent you and get the best outcome when we negotiate pay and conditions on your behalf. I also look forward to hearing from you next year on how we work together to make this strategy a reality. To date, I’ve held over 20 roadshows across 43 police forces to meet as many of you as possible,
“Since I started as CEO in July 2023, my focus has been on leading the
Federation out of its immediate challenges and rebuilding the organisation so that it best serves its members”
Firstly, we’ll focus on people, culture and ethics so that we can be more open and collaborative. Secondly, we’ll reform our governance and structures, so that we have a better, more representative, streamlined Federation. Thirdly, we’ll focus on bolstering the Federation’s resilience, so that we can ensure better stewardship for the longer term.
These three priorities will be the driving force for the Federation over the coming
with more roadshows planned for 2025. In order to get to this stage, we’ve had to address past issues. Since I started as CEO in July 2023, my focus has been on leading the Federation out of its immediate challenges and rebuilding the organisation so that it best serves its members. My first priority was steadying the ship, including by settling the pensions case. The June 2023 ruling found that PFEW had discriminated against members who had previously made claims against the government over the transitional pension protection arrangements. Let me be clear:
mistakes were made, and they needed to be fixed. Following 13 months of a complex
negotiation process and tireless work from all those involved, we signed the legally binding ‘COT 3’ agreement for the Leigh Day settlement at the end of last month. We have also paid the first instalment of the payment plan.
One of the reasons that the pensions issue came about is that PFEW wasn’t transparent enough. We’re addressing this – moving forward we will share the advice we receive on matters such as pensions; we put this into practice at FedConnect.
The Independent Review has also been investigating past failings which will inform its recommendations on future structure and governance. Reaching a settlement is a significant
milestone for the organisation. We will now look to rebuild relationships with the claimants and all our members. Last but not least, I want to thank all of you who will be working over the Christmas period to keep communities safe. I wish everyone a happy New Year and look forward to 2025 as we continue to build one Federation that puts members first.
09 | POLICE | DECEMBER | 2024
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