New Chief Executive at Wrexham

Wrexham County Borough Council has appointed Dr Helen Paterson as their new Chief Executive.

Currently Strategic Director of Transformation with Sunderland City Council, Dr Paterson will join Wrexham council in the summer.

Dr Paterson has been a head teacher in Hampshire, Director of School Improvement, Performance and Partnership in Solihull and Executive Director of Children's Services in Sunderland, and has also been a JP since 1993.

Dr Paterson said: "I am thrilled to accept this role and look forward to working with Members, staff, partners and residents."

Further information:
Wrexham County Borough Council