Charlton McFarlane is a seasoned public sector leader with 19 years of extensive experience, including 12 years at the senior management level.
His professional journey is marked by a distinguished tenure as Chief Executive Officer of the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) from 2020 to
2024, where he spearheaded a comprehensive digital transformation initiative that modernized business processes, upgraded facilities, and
executed effective marketing and public education campaigns. Under his leadership, the RGD received national recognition for excellence in
customer experience and public education/marketing.
Charlton’s skill set encompasses a diverse range of competencies critical to public sector innovation and efficiency. These include:
Digital Transformation: Proven expertise in leading organizational digital overhauls, integrating cutting-edge technologies to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
Economic Evaluation of Digital Solutions: Proficient in assessing the economic impact and value proposition of digital initiatives, ensuring cost-effective and sustainable implementations.
Policy Appraisals: Skilled in evaluating and developing public policies, leveraging data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions.
Health Economics: Specialized knowledge in the economic aspects of health care, focusing on cost-benefit analyses and resource allocation.
Health Financing: Expertise in structuring and optimizing financing mechanisms to support health system sustainability.
Mathematical Modelling: Adept at applying quantitative methods and models to solve complex problems and forecast outcomes.
Charlton holds a degree in Economics and Statistics and a Master’s degree in Health Economics, providing a solid academic foundation for his technical expertise and strategic acumen. His commitment to continuous professional development is evidenced by several certifications in leadership, change management, and public-private partnership evaluation.