Just after noon today (19 March) the Chief Minister's Office announced another important step in the restructuring of the Isle of Man Government with confirmation of the line-up of departmental Chief Executive Officers. The appointments will come into effect from April 1 to coincide with the launch of the new Department structure.
A surprise move is the departure of Chris Corlett from DTI to Social Care. He will be replaced at the DTI, now named Economic Development, by Colin Kniveton who moves from DAFF.
Other moves include Ken Kinrade moving from DLGE to Environment, Food and Agriculture and Ian Thompson heading up Infrastructure. Jon Callister, currently acting CEO at Tourism and Leisure heads up Community, Culture and Leisure.
There is no change for John Caine at Education, Will Greenhow at Home Affairs, David Killip at Health or Mark Shimmin at Treasury although some of their responsibilities may have changed due to the restructuring of departments.
The full 'Department - Minister - CEO' line up from 1st April 2010 is as follows :-
Economic Development - Allan Bell MHK - Colin Kniveton.
Treasury - Anne Craine MHK - Mark Shimmin
Community, Culture and Leisure - David Cretney MHK - Jon Callister (Acting)
Education and Children - Eddie Teare MHK - John Cain
Environment, Food and Agriculture - John Shimmin MHK - Ken Kinrade
Home Affairs - Adrian Earnshaw MHK - Will Greenhow
Health - David Anderson MHK - David Killip
Social Care - Martyn Quayle MHK - Chris Corlett
Infrastructure - Phil Gawne MHK - Ian Thompson
The Chief Executive Officers will work alongside Ministers and staff to drive forward the restructuring programme which is being implemented to produce greater efficiencies through a more co-ordinated and effective framework of Departments. The changes, approved by Tynwald last month, are also aimed at sharpening Government’s focus on growing the economy in order to enhance the Island’s status as a leading international business centre.
Chairman of the Civil Service Commission John Houghton MHK said: ‘I would like to wish the Chief Executive Officers well in their new positions. We are entering a period of great challenge and opportunity, and I’m sure that these key members of staff will use their skills and experience to serve the best interests of the Isle of Man and its people.’
