Wokingham BC appoints new Chief Executive
Working with councillors, communities and partners to make Wokingham Borough Council a flagship authority for its residents, driving up excellence in service delivery and ensuring value-for-money in everything the council does are top of the agenda for the council’s new chief executive Ms Susan Law who was appointed today Monday September 10.*
As head of paid service, Susan, who is currently a consultant for the renowned professional support services group Mouchel Parkman, will lead the development of the borough council in its quest to be among the top in the UK.
Appointed after a rigorous selection process, involving a number of interviews, assignments and presentations, Susan hopes to take up her position at Wokingham early in November.
Her key responsibility will be to lead the council in delivering high quality core services that are clearly focused on our residents as well as ensuring tax payers’ money is spent effectively and efficiently.
With an international profile, Susan is a highly successful and experienced chief executive whose 15 years’ experience at this level spans the housing, health and local government sectors in New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and the UK.
In New Zealand she spearheaded the legislative change in the landlord/tenant relationship and was one of four executives who implemented the 1992 corporatisation of social housing in the country.
As the chief executive of significant-sized substantial local authorities in three countries, Susan has considerable experience in leading and managing the delivery of the complex range of community services from utilities to social services and had led the implementation of major reforms.
Other key achievements include:
· Supported the introduction of democracy and municipal governance in the City of Cape Town, South Africa
· Implemented major reforms in health provision in New Zealand
· Led the Adelaide City Council in its major economic growth initiative
· Developed and implemented the neighbourhood service delivery model at Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council.
Susan, who is 50, is married with a 24-year-old daughter. She originally qualified as a solicitor in New Zealand and has since then worked in public service management for many years. She lives in Doncaster and is now looking to relocate to the Wokingham Borough.
Speaking on her appointment, Susan said: “I am really looking forward to living and working in the Wokingham Borough. It is a hugely attractive and dynamic place but with that comes significant challenges in maintaining and enhancing that quality of life for everyone.
“I’m also looking forward to joining the management board at the council and working with the councillors there to take the council from strength to strength in its quest to be among the best in the UK.”
Cllr Frank Browne, leader of Wokingham council, said: “We had an excellent response to this vacancy and all the candidates on the shortlist were experienced and of an exceptional quality. I am delighted with the successful appointment of Susan Law who has a phenomenal track record in local government. She is a highly regarded chief executive with proven integrity and considerable abilities and I have no doubt will be a real asset to the borough as we approach some challenging times ahead. Her international profile and strong track record in change management and engaging with communities will be of great benefit to the borough’s residents. I am sure the council will flourish under her strong and innovative leadership.”
* The appointment is subject normal pre-employment checks and approval by full council on Thursday September 27.
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As head of paid service, Susan, who is currently a consultant for the renowned professional support services group Mouchel Parkman, will lead the development of the borough council in its quest to be among the top in the UK.
Appointed after a rigorous selection process, involving a number of interviews, assignments and presentations, Susan hopes to take up her position at Wokingham early in November.
Her key responsibility will be to lead the council in delivering high quality core services that are clearly focused on our residents as well as ensuring tax payers’ money is spent effectively and efficiently.
With an international profile, Susan is a highly successful and experienced chief executive whose 15 years’ experience at this level spans the housing, health and local government sectors in New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and the UK.
In New Zealand she spearheaded the legislative change in the landlord/tenant relationship and was one of four executives who implemented the 1992 corporatisation of social housing in the country.
As the chief executive of significant-sized substantial local authorities in three countries, Susan has considerable experience in leading and managing the delivery of the complex range of community services from utilities to social services and had led the implementation of major reforms.
Other key achievements include:
· Supported the introduction of democracy and municipal governance in the City of Cape Town, South Africa
· Implemented major reforms in health provision in New Zealand
· Led the Adelaide City Council in its major economic growth initiative
· Developed and implemented the neighbourhood service delivery model at Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council.
Susan, who is 50, is married with a 24-year-old daughter. She originally qualified as a solicitor in New Zealand and has since then worked in public service management for many years. She lives in Doncaster and is now looking to relocate to the Wokingham Borough.
Speaking on her appointment, Susan said: “I am really looking forward to living and working in the Wokingham Borough. It is a hugely attractive and dynamic place but with that comes significant challenges in maintaining and enhancing that quality of life for everyone.
“I’m also looking forward to joining the management board at the council and working with the councillors there to take the council from strength to strength in its quest to be among the best in the UK.”
Cllr Frank Browne, leader of Wokingham council, said: “We had an excellent response to this vacancy and all the candidates on the shortlist were experienced and of an exceptional quality. I am delighted with the successful appointment of Susan Law who has a phenomenal track record in local government. She is a highly regarded chief executive with proven integrity and considerable abilities and I have no doubt will be a real asset to the borough as we approach some challenging times ahead. Her international profile and strong track record in change management and engaging with communities will be of great benefit to the borough’s residents. I am sure the council will flourish under her strong and innovative leadership.”
* The appointment is subject normal pre-employment checks and approval by full council on Thursday September 27.
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