Shelina Hargrove is Deputy Director for GOV.UK AI and Chat at the Government Digital Service. She joined GDS in November 2025 from her previous role as Deputy Director for Prisons Digital at the Ministry of Justice.

Shelina’s career has spanned roles across digital and policy in central government within Education, Transport, Business, Defence, Justice and the Home Office. Before joining the Civil Service, Shelina worked in local government and the private sector.