Interim Chief Executive Appointed

07/08/08

Aberdeen City Council can confirm the appointment of an interim Chief Executive.

Robert Coomber, 57, will take up the post on Monday August 18.

Mr Coomber served as Chief Executive and Director of Finance at the London Borough of Southwark for 12 years.

He is a highly experienced local government executive with a wide range of managerial and financial skills derived from a distinguished career in four London boroughs.

Following the confirmation of his appointment Mr Coomber said: “I am looking forward to working in Aberdeen.

“This is an interesting job in an interesting place for a period of time that works for me and Aberdeen City Council.”

Aberdeen City Council Leadership Board members said: “We are pleased that Mr Coomber has decided work with us in a dual role of interim Chief Executive and External Finance Adviser.

“We are satisfied that he is the right person for the job during this significant time for Aberdeen City Council.”

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