United KingdomDevolved executives & mayorsLabour PartyNorth East · North East Combined AuthorityMayor of the North East
Kim McGuinness
Profile
Kim McGuinness is a British politician serving as the first Mayor of the North East since May 2024. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, she began her political career as a Newcastle City Councillor in 2015, where she served as an executive member for culture, sport, and public health. Before her election as mayor, she held the position of Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner from 2019 to 2024. McGuinness holds a degree in history from Newcastle University and previously worked in the finance, university, and charity sectors.
Details
- Born
- 1985-05-29 · 41 years old
- Birth place
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Education
- Cheviot First School, Gosforth High School, Newcastle University
- Career
- Finance, university administration, and charity sector professional
