Barry Rowland
The Honourable Barry Rowland | |
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Chief Executive of the Falkland Islands | |
Assumed office 3 October 2016 | |
Governor | Colin Roberts |
Preceded by | Keith Padgett |
Personal details | |
Born | August 1961 |
Nationality | British |
Political party | Nonpartisan |
Alma mater | Durham University |
Barry Alan Rowland (born August 1961) is an English administrator and the current Chief Executive of the Falkland Islands.[1] He previously served as Executive Director for Northumberland County Council and Chief Executive of Newcastle City Council.[1]
Early life and career
Rowland was raised in Durham and gained an MBA from Durham University.[2] He spent most of his career at Newcastle City Council; starting in 1979 as a management trainee, he stayed at the Council for over 30 years eventually becoming Chief Executive in 2009.[3] Rowland entered the news in 2011 after he was caught speeding by a camera put up by his own authority.[4]
In 2012 he left Newcastle City Council by mutual agreement, receiving £215,331 in compensation,[1] after a public falling out with Council Leader Nick Forbes.[5] He went on to serve as Executive Director for Northumberland County Council until August 2015 when he stepped down to "pursue fresh challenges".[6] In May 2016 it was announced that Rowland had been appointed Chief Executive of the Falkland Islands, taking office in October 2016.[7]
References
- 1 2 3 "Falkland's set to appoint Barry Rowland as new Chief Executive". MercoPress. 2 June 2016. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
- ↑ Bruce, Vicki. "Barry Alan Rowland" (PDF). Newcastle University. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
- ↑ Regan, Danielle (22 August 2012). "Newcastle City Council's chief executive, Barry Rowland, steps down". Local Government Executive. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
- ↑ "Newcastle council boss Barry Rowland caught speeding". BBC News. 21 October 2011. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
- ↑ Warburton, Dan (23 August 2012). "Shock at Barry Rowland's departure from Newcastle City Council". The Journal. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
- ↑ Daniel, Brian (12 August 2015). "Barry Rowland leaves post at Northumberland County Council". Chronicle Live. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
- ↑ "Falklands' new Chief Executive has 30 years experience in England's public sector". MercoPress. 13 October 2016. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Keith Padgett |
Chief Executive of the Falkland Islands 2016–present |
Incumbent |