Rob Callister has announced that he plans to stand for the Constituency of Onchan in the House of Keys General election this September.
He said: "The forthcoming General Election is one of the most important elections for a generation, and this Island will certainly need MHKs that are prepared to work longer, harder and smarter than ever before, if the Isle of Man is to truly overcome these financial challenges, protect frontline services and create genuine opportunities for us all.
"By way of an introduction, I have been an Onchan Commissioner since May 2012, and over the last four years I have built up considerable working knowledge of both Central and Local Government, their many policies and procedures, along with a good working knowledge of the Isle of Man’s primary and secondary legislation systems. Representing and serving the Onchan Community has always been at the heart of every decision I have made during the last four years, and I have come to understand and appreciate the important role that Central and Local Government play within the wider Community.
"Furthermore, I believe that I have conducted myself with the highest level of professional ethics at all times, and I have not been afraid to voice my concerns or spend considerable time researching topics, in order to ensure that decisions are made for the right reasons on behalf of Onchan. Not only do I have the relevant communication skills to serve the Isle of Man, the local authority and the people of Onchan at the highest possible level, but I would do so with enthusiasm, integrity and commitment.
"Building on this solid foundation of experience in Local Government, together with my knowledge of private business over the last 18 years, I now believe I am ready to make the transition to national politics to focus not only on Onchan but also on the wider good of the Island. As a House of Keys Candidate, I therefore pledge to work even harder for the Constituency over the next five years, to ensure that all Onchan residents continue to have a strong voice and representation in Tynwald and the House of Keys, especially when important decisions are to be made on your behalf."
Rob is 47 years of age and married to Ellen. He attended Andreas Primary School and Ramsey Grammar School and lived in Douglas and Onchan before settling down in Abbeylands in 2007.
Rob is a Chartered Manager, Compliance Professional and a Trust and Estate Practitioner who has worked within the Island's Finance Sector for the past 18 years, and has considerable experience in Business Operations, Compliance, Corporate Governance, Finance and Performance Management at a board level.
He also hold full professional membership with the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (TEP) and International Compliance Association (MICA) and the Chartered Management Institute (CMgr, MCMI).
