Tim Moss is taking up the reins at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) as the new chief executive from 31 March 2025.

Tim Moss, incoming DVLA CEO

Moss is currently the chief operating officer and director general for corporate services and inspectorates at the Welsh government, and previously worked as chief executive at the Intellectual Property Office.

He has extensive experience managing functions including HR, finance and digital data, and has taken responsibility for several independent inspectorates focused on planning decisions and health outcomes.

Moss said: “I have enjoyed a number of links with DVLA over the years and seen the great work it has done on digital transformation and customer delivery which touches on the lives of nearly everyone in the UK.

“I am honoured to be able to join the DVLA team and help the next phase of making the UK’s roads the safest in the world and delivering excellent public services.”

Heidi Alexander, Transport Secretary, said: “I’m delighted to confirm Tim Moss CBE as the new CEO of DVLA today.

“He arrives with a wealth of experience from his time at the Welsh government, and I’m looking forward to working with him as he builds on the hard work of DVLA’s previous CEO, Julie Lennard.”

She added: “I’d also like to extend my thanks to Lynette Rose, who filled the role on an interim basis, and wish her the very best as she returns to her role as director of strategy, policy and communications at the end of March.”