Manchester City Council has announced that it has appointed an interim Chief Executive as current Chief, Joanne Roney CBE, steps down.
Coming after last month’s announcement that Roney will be taking up the Managing Director role at Birmingham City Council, Eamonn Boylan OBE will become Manchester’s interim Chief Executive from the end of August.
With his career in local government coming across more than 42 years, Boylan has previously worked as Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Transport for Greater Manchester. Boylan has also held a range of other senior positions in organisations such as Sheffield City Council, Stockport Metropolitan Council and the National Housing Agency – which is now Homes England.
Commenting on his appointment, Boylan said:
“Manchester was a happy home for me for many years and as one of the most exciting cities and local authorities in the country, it’s a proud moment to come back to my old stomping ground and help lead this wonderful city.
“Manchester and Greater Manchester have been where I’ve spent the best years of my local government career – most recently at GMCA – and given I had always envisaged continuing to be part of local government after announcing my retirement, the opportunity to take up the interim Chief Executive role in Manchester was too good to miss.”
The role will be held on an interim basis while the council undergoes the process of appointing a new Chief Executive.
Manchester City Council Leader, Cllr Bev Craig, added:
“Eamonn has proven leadership in key government roles both locally and nationally and has the experience and insight to step into this interim role and ensure a seamless transition while we recruit a new permanent Chief Executive. He garners huge respect in both local and national government circles and has an intimate knowledge of our city and region – as well as a genuine love for our city that will steer us through the coming months.
“That process is getting underway. We believe that the role of Chief Executive at Manchester City Council is the best job in local government – at the heart of this ambitious council and this world-class city. We look forward to appointing a long-term Chief Executive, to help us achieve growth that benefits everyone while delivering good quality day-to-day services.”
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