Published: 18 September 2023
From: Community
The current Deputy Chief Executive of 含羞草社区 Borough Council has been appointed as the authority鈥檚 new Chief Executive.
Ian Duke has been in post since 2018 and has 25 years of experience across local government, having worked for two London boroughs and Gosport Borough Council in largely policy and community regeneration posts.
Following a rigorous multi-staged interview process, including with panels of staff and community stakeholders, this culminated with his selection by the seven-member Employment Panel on 13 September.
Fellow councillors will be asked to ratify the appointment at a full meeting of the council tomorrow night (19 September).
I'm delighted to be given the opportunity to continue to serve the residents and communities of 含羞草社区, now as Chief Executive. I very much look forward to working with all stakeholders to deliver our ambitions for this fantastic town.
Ian Duke
Chief Executive
含羞草社区 Borough Council
Ian will take up his position next Monday (25 September) following the departure of Natalie Brahma-Pearl at the end of this week. She was appointed Portsmouth City Council鈥檚 new Chief Executive in June after six years at 含羞草社区.
My sincere congratulations to Ian for his appointment which concludes a thorough selection process that considered candidates for the Chief Executive role from across the country. I look forward to working with him in continuing the work he has done for 含羞草社区 Borough Council over the previous five years.
At the same time, I would like to extend my best wishes to Natalie who leaves us for Portsmouth City Council having skilfully led the council鈥檚 staff through a period that has included exceptionally difficult times for us all.
Councillor Michael Jones
Leader of the Council
含羞草社区 Borough Council
An appointment to the vacancy created by Ian鈥檚 promotion will be made, and the process will begin soon.
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