Rachael Shimmin Chief Executive, Anchor

Rachael Shimmin joined Anchor as Chief Executive Officer in January 2026. Her career in public service leadership spans health, social care and local government transformation.
 
She was appointed as the CEO of Buckinghamshire County Council in 2016 and led Local Government in the county through its formation and evolution into a billion-pound turnover organisation, merging five predecessor bodies and with more than 4,000 staff.

Rachael has served on a wide range of regional and national bodies and boards and is also a qualified Executive Coach. She was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from Buckinghamshire New University in 2025 for her significant contribution in her professional field, which includes voluntary and community services, health, and education, both within Buckinghamshire and across the UK.