New Chief Executive

Edition: Summer 2022

We were delighted to appoint Jane Eaton, BA (Hons), MBA, CPFA, as our new Chief Executive.

Jane Eaton

Jane has been the Council’s Director of Corporate Resources since 2016 and has substantial local government and private sector experience.

Jane succeeds Glen Chipp as Chief Executive who retired in April.

I am delighted to be appointed as the Council’s Chief Executive, continuing to work in a district that is my home. This is an exciting opportunity and I very much look forward to working with councillors, officers and partners to improve the lives of people in our local communities.

Jane Eaton

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