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29 - John Polychronakis appointed interim chi

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29 - John Polychronakis appointed interim chief executive

Archived news release from 2008

John Polychronakis has been appointed interim chief executive at Dudley Council. He takes up his post on Monday 3 November.

Mr. Polychronakis, 55, has been with the authority for the past 21 years and been director of law and property since 1992. A solicitor by profession he worked at Sefton Council as assistant director for law before moving to Dudley.

He originates from Liverpool and now lives in Stourbridge. He is married with two children and is a former president of the Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitors.

Andrew Sparke, the current chief executive, is leaving the authority at the end of this month. He is going to pursue his extended roles with national government including the Preventing Violent Extremism Taskforce and the Youth At Risk charity.

Mr. Polychronakis said:

“This is a wonderful opportunity to lead an excellent organisation over the next few months and I feel very proud and privileged to have been given the post.”

Councillor David Caunt, leader of Dudley Council, said:

“I welcome John to the post and look forward to working with him over the coming months during a period of change for the authority.”

News Release Contact Information

Name:	Chris Howes
Telephone:	01384 817403
Email:	chris.howes@dudley.gov.uk

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