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Members have voted to approve the appointment of Caroline Simpson to take over as Chief Executive of Stockport Council.
The decision was reached during an Extraordinary Council Meeting on 20th December, after Caroline was revealed as the first-choice candidate by the Council’s Appointments Committee last week.
Caroline is currently one of the Deputy Chief Executives at the Council and Director for Place. Earlier this year, she was recognised for her work by winning the Property Personality of the Year Award at Insider’s 2021 North-West Property Awards. She has previously also worked at neighbouring Cheshire East Council.
Cllr Elise Wilson, Leader of Stockport Council, said:
“Caroline has extensive experience at a senior level both in Stockport and beyond. She established herself as the outstanding and credible candidate in an incredibly strong field. She showed huge ambition and passion for the people of Stockport.
“I look forward to working with Caroline on our ambitious plans we have for the borough.”
Caroline Simpson said:
“I can’t wait to get started in my new role in Stockport.
“It’s a fantastic borough with ambitious plans for the future and I am looking forward to working with councillors, partners, businesses, communities and colleagues to deliver for our residents.”
Caroline will begin her new role in the new year, taking over from outgoing Chief Executive Pam Smith, who has led the Council since Septmeber 2017.