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.
House of Lords:
The Bishop of Derby retired on 31st August.
House of Commons:
Frank Field resigned the Labour Whip and now sits as Independent.
Government Departments:
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Royal Albert Hall Council - John Whittingdale appointed as a Trustee.
Sport England - Tim Hollingsworth named as Chief Executive, replacing Jennie Price in November
Department of Health and Social Care
Public Health England - Julia Goodfellow appointed as Chair of the Advisory Board.
Department for International Development
Independent Commission for Aid Impact - Tamsyn Barton selected as the preferred candidate to succeed Alison Evans as Commissioner.
Department for Transport
Maritime and Coastguard Agency - Brian Johnson appointed as Chief Executive, replacing Alan Massey on 31st October.
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
UK Research and Innovation - Sam Stacey appointed as Challenge Director for Transforming Construction and Roger McKinlay as Challenge Director for Quantum Technologies.
Devolved Authorities:
Welsh Government
Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales - Theodore Joloza and Julie May reappointed as members.
Local Authorities:
North Ayrshire Council - Elma Murray to retire as Chief Executive later in the year.
By-election Result 30th August
Sevenoaks Council – Brian Carroll elected for Farningham, Horton Kirby & South Darenth - Conservative hold. (Ingrid Tennessee disqualified for non-attendance).
Industry
Interest Groups
King's Fund - Richard Murray promoted to become Chief Executive, replacing Chris Ham at the end of 2018.
RNLI - Paul Boissier to retire as Chief Executive in 2019.
Consultancies
Portland - Steffan Williams hired to head a new financial communications practice.
Trade Associations
Association of Charitable Foundations - Janet Morrison to replace Amanda Jordan as Chair in November.
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