Gordon McFarlane

Chief Officer Appointment Committee - Friday, 19 June 2026 - 9.15 a.m.

The Chief Officer Appointment Committee of Newham Council is scheduled to convene on Friday 19 June 2026. The agenda includes discussions regarding the appointment of two key senior roles within the council: the Director of Public Health and the Chief Executive and Head of Paid Services. The committee will also consider procedures for excluding the press and public from certain parts of the meeting.

Chief Officer Advisory Appointments Committee - Friday 1st May 2026 12.30 p.m.

The Chief Officer Advisory Appointments Committee of Newham Council was scheduled to convene to discuss the appointment of a new Director of Public Health. The meeting's agenda focused on the interview and selection process for this key statutory role.

Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Thursday 30th April 2026 12.00 p.m.

The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee of Newham Council was scheduled to convene to discuss the appointment of a new Director of Adult Social Care. The meeting's agenda focused on the interview process for this key role, with the sub-committee tasked with making a recommendation for appointment.

Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Thursday, 16 April 2026 - 12.00 p.m.

The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee of Newham Council was scheduled to convene to discuss the appointment of a new Director of Young People and Opportunities. The meeting's agenda focused on the interview process for this key senior leadership role within the Children and Young People Services directorate.

Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee - Thursday 9th April 2026 1.00 p.m.

The Chief Officer Appointments Sub-Committee met to appoint a new Director of Digital, Data and Technology. Following interviews, the committee recommended Hemanth Shanthigrama for the role, subject to consultation with Cabinet members. The majority of the meeting was held in private to discuss exempt information relating to the candidates.