Latest civil service & public affairs moves – August 8

New appointments in the civil service, UK politics, and public affairs, via our colleagues on Dods People


Government departments

  • Cabinet Office: Government Digital Service – Kevin Cunnington to be the new director general
  • Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: UK Atomic Energy Authority – Ian Chapman appointed as Chief Executive; Teaching Excellence Framework – Chris Husbands named as the first Chair
  • Department for Culture, Media and Sport: British Museum – Nigel Boardman reappointed as Trustee to the Board; Gambling Commission – Philip Graf had his term as Chair extended until September
  • Department for Work and Pensions: Pensions Regulator – Nicola Parish appointed as Executive Director for Front-Line Regulation
  • Office of Communications – Kevin Bankhurst appointed as Content Group Director.

Local Authorities:

  • South Ribble Council – Mike Nuttall stood down as Chief Executive.
  • By-election results 4th August
    • Ashford Council – Ryan MacPherson elected for Beaver – UKIP gain from Labour.
    • Brighton and Hove Council – Lloyd Russell-Moyle elected for East Brighton – Labour hold.
    • East Riding of Yorkshire Council – David Tucker elected for South East Holderness – Conservative hold.
    • Eden Council – Thomas Sheriff elected for Alston Moor – Liberal Democrat gain from Conservative.
    • Newcastle-under-Lyme Council – Gareth Snell elected for Silverdale and Parksite – Labour gain from Newcastle Independent Group.
    • Nottinghamshire Council – Francis Purdue-Horan elected for Bingham – Conservative hold.
    • Rushcliffe Council – Maureen Stockwood elected for Carnmer – Conservative hold.

Industry & Interest Groups:

  • Help for Heroes – Melanie Waters to become Chief Executive.
  • Terrence Higgins Trust – Robert Glick resigned as Chair.
  • BBC Children in Need – Simon Antrobus to replace David Ramsden as Chief Executive from November.
  • Xaxis - Nicolas Bidon named as Chief Executive, EMEA.
  • Plista – Jana Kusick promoted to Global Managing Director.
  • Chartered Institution of Wastes Management – Colin Church to replace Steve Lee as Chief Executive.
  • Engineering Professors' Council – Johnny Rich appointed as Executive Director.
  • Institute of Directors – Stephen Martin appointed as Director-General.
  • British Council of Shopping Centres – Edward Cooke appointed as Chief Executive.

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