States seeks Economic Development 'Chief' to deliver results

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        October 17, 2026

States seeks Economic Development 'Chief' to deliver results

Good Morning Guernsey — 2026-10-17

The States is recruiting a new senior civil servant to lead Economic Development (ED), as it attempts to restore accountability to a public service dogged...
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States seeks Economic Development 'Chief' to deliver results
• The States is recruiting a new senior civil servant to lead Economic Development (ED), as it attempts to restore accountability to a public service dogged by costly failures and questions over its ability to deliver.
• The Chief Officer for Economic Development will be responsible for turning ED’s priorities into action, with recruitment now underway.
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