Falklands : New Chief Executive for the Falkland Islands
Submitted by Falkland Islands News Network (Juanita Brock) 30.08.2007 (Article Archived on 13.09.2007)
Mr Thorogood and his wife will take up the post in January 2008.
FALKLAND ISLANDS GOVERNMENT
PRESS RELEASE
APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE
The Falkland Islands Government is delighted to announce that, following a comprehensive recruitment process, His Excellency The Governor has agreed to the appointment of Tim Thorogood as its next Chief Executive. Normal pre-contract formalities will now begin but it is expected that Mr. Thorogood will arrive in the Islands, with his wife, Alison, in January 2008.
Tim has extensive experience in local government in the UK having been a Director with Three Rivers District Council and the London Borough of Haringey before becoming Chief Executive of Swansea City and County Council in March 2003. He is currently Chief Executive of the Local Government Information Unit, a national policy and service improvement organisation aimed at strengthening local government in the UK, which post he has held since July 2006.
In welcoming the appointment, Council spokesperson, Cllr. Mike Summers commented:
"This is a key appointment to the Government, and one that requires energy, enthusiasm and commitment as well as relevant skills and experience. Councillors are satisfied that we have found the right person for the next stage of our development, and look forward to working with Tim to carry out the programmes and projects in hand. The Falkland Islands is an exciting place to live and work, and we will continue to strive together to ensure that it remains an attractive place for residents and visitors alike."
29th August 2007
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