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New appointments this week in UK politics, civil service and public affairs

Dods People

2 min read Partner content

Dods People draws together a list of last week's appointments in Westminster politics, all the devolved administrations and the public affairs sector.


Government Departments:

Department for Transport

Highways England - Colin Matthews has been reappointed as Chair.

HM Treasury

Prudential Regulation Committee - Sandra Boss and Mark Yallop reappointed as external members.

Ministry of Defence

Aircraft Carrier Alliance - Simon Lester to become Managing Director.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Ben Merrick appointed Director, Overseas Territories and also Commissioner of the British Antarctic Territory and Commissioner of the British Indian Ocean Territory.

Parties:

Scottish Labour Party

Kezia Dugdale stood down as Leader, Alex Rowley is in the role as Acting Leader.

Labour Party:

Dawn Butler appointed as Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities, replacing Sarah Champion, and is expected to continue as Shadow Minister for Diverse Communities.

Devolved Authorities:

Scottish Government

Strategic Board for Enterprise and Skills – Nora Senior to become Chair.

Northern Ireland Government

Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission - Helen Ferguson, Helena Macormac, Paul Mageean, Samuel John McCallister, Edmond Rooney and Graham Shields will replace Christine Collins, John Corey, Milton Kerr, Grainia Long, Alan McBride, Marion Reynolds and Paul Yam as Commissioners.

Local Authorities:

Wokingham Borough Council – Majeet Gill appointed as Chief Executive, replacing Andy Couldrick.

By-election Result 29th August

Scarborough Council – Marion Watson elected for Mulgrave – Conservative hold.

By-election Result 31st August

North Somerset Council - Denise Hunt elected for Weston-super-Mare North Worle – Labour gain from North Somerset First.

Industry

Trade Associations

FDI General Assembly – Susie Sanderson elected as Speaker.

Consultancies

Burson Marsteller - Meg Powell Chandler became a Director.

Portland - Will Tanner, Nick Hargrave and Laura Trott appointed as Chief Policy Adviser, Corporate Director and Partner.

FTI Consulting – Gemma Doyle, Tom Burton and Mike Archer to join as Senior Director, Senior Director and Director.

Corporates

Expedia - Mark Okerstrom to replace Dara Khosrowshahi as Chief Executive.

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