DA Strategy Appoints Former Police Inspector Rachel Kelly to Lead Operations
By Lauren Towner · 22 September 2026
In brief: DA Strategy has appointed former Kent Police Detective Inspector Rachel Kelly as Manager, leveraging her 10+ years of high-risk operational experience to bolster its delegated authority insurance operations.
| Appointee | Rachel Kelly |
|---|---|
| New Role | Manager |
| Previous Experience | 10+ years (Kent Police) |
| Location | London |
DA Strategy has appointed Rachel Kelly as Manager. She brings more than a decade of policing experience, including leadership roles with Kent Police in which she managed complex operations, assessed risk and worked with multiple agencies.
Most recently, Rachel served as a Detective Sergeant and Acting Detective Inspector in Kent Police’s custody operations. Her work involved overseeing high-risk situations, making time-critical decisions as circumstances changed, and communicating those decisions to senior leaders and frontline teams. She previously supervised complex domestic abuse investigations and worked with partner agencies to support victims and witnesses.
Rachel will initially focus on DA Strategy’s operations, drawing on her experience in team leadership, stakeholder coordination and accountable decision-making. She will develop her knowledge of delegated authority insurance before moving into client-facing work.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the new Manager at DA Strategy?
Rachel Kelly has been appointed as the new Manager at DA Strategy. She joins the firm with over a decade of experience in the police force, specifically with Kent Police, where she held senior leadership roles including Acting Detective Inspector.
What is Rachel Kelly's professional background?
Rachel Kelly brings more than ten years of policing experience to DA Strategy. Her background includes serving as a Detective Sergeant and Acting Detective Inspector, where she managed complex custody operations, high-risk investigations, and multi-agency coordination.
What will be Rachel Kelly's focus at DA Strategy?
Initially, Rachel Kelly will focus on DA Strategy’s internal operations, utilizing her skills in team leadership and stakeholder coordination. She will eventually transition into client-facing work after developing specialized knowledge in delegated authority insurance.
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