New appointments this week in UK politics, the civil service and public affairs
Dods People draws together a list of this week's appointments in Westminster politics, all the devolved administrations and the public affairs sector.
Government Departments:
Department for Education
Student Loans Company - Jacqui Smillie named as the new Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director for Finance, Commercial and Estates and Sourcing.
Department for Transport
Transport Focus - Kate Denham, Keith Richards and Rob Wilson appointed as board members.
Department for Work and Pensions
Single Financial Guidance Body - Mike Dailly and Ann Harris to become Non-Executive Directors when the body comes into effect on 1st October.
HM Treasury
Infrastructure and Projects Authority - Alison Baptiste appointed as new Director of Operations from early October.
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
S4C - John Davies, Sian Lewis and Guto Harri reappointed to the board.
Information Commissioner's Office - Simon McDougall to join as Executive Director for Technology Policy and Innovation.
Non-Ministerial Departments
Competition and Markets Authority - Joel Bamford and Colin Raftery to become Senior Directors of Mergers from 1st September.
Devolved Authorities:
Scottish Government
Scottish Social Services Council - Lorraine Gray named as Chief Executive, having been in the role on an interim basis.
Scottish Police Authority - Iain Livingstone to become Chief Executive.
Northern Ireland Government
Department for Communities - Tracy Meharg to replace Leo O’Reilly as Permanent Secretary,
Local Authorities:
Stroud Council - Kathy O’Leary to replace David Hagg as Chief Executive in November.
By-election Results 16th August
Bury Council – Gavin McGill elected for East – Labour hold. (Mike Connolly resigned).
North Yorkshire Council – David Goode elected for Knaresborough – Liberal Democrat gain from Conservative. (Nicola Wilson resigned).
Neath Port Talbot Council – Jane Jones elected for Gwynfi – Independent gain from Labour. (Ralph Thomas resigned).
Industry
Trade Associations
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy - Lindie Engelbrecht appointed as Managing Director of Education and Membership.
Chartered Institute of Housing - Aileen Evans elected as Vice-President, to start in September.
Interest Groups
RSA Academies – John Towers appointed as Chair, replacing Sue Horner.
Crohn’s and Colitis UK - David Barker to stand down as Chief Executive in September.
National Union of Students – Simon Blake to stand down as Chief Executive.
Mental Health First Aid - Simon Blake to become Chief Executive on 3rd October.
The Greater London Fund for the Blind – Olivia Curno joined as Chief Executive.
Cavernoma Alliance UK - Helen Evans named as the first Chief Executive.
Consultancies
PLMR - Mo Hussein to join as Head of Public Affairs.
Four Communications – John Lehal left his role as Chief Executive.
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