Eamonn Boylan to move from HCA
28 January 2010
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Eamonn Boylan, deputy chief executive of the Homes and Communities Agency, is to leave the organisation to take up the role of chief executive at Stockport Council at the end of March.
Commenting on his departure, chief executive of the HCA, Sir Bob Kerslake, said: 'Eamonn has been an excellent deputy chief executive, playing a crucial role in launching the HCA and in shaping the robust organisation we see today. His input has been invaluable in helping develop some of our most innovative ideas such as the private rental sector initiative and driving forward programmes such as Kickstart. We wish him well and look forward to continuing to work with him in his new role at Stockport.'
Eamonn Boylan commented: 'I am delighted to be offered the opportunity to take on this role with Stockport and to help the borough achieve its ambitions. I leave the Homes and Communities Agency in great shape and under great leadership. It has delivered outstanding results in an extraordinary challenging market and I am sure it will go from strength to strength. I look forward to continuing to work in partnership with the HCA to achieve the best possible outcomes for the people of Stockport.'
Bob Kerslake added that no decision had yet been made regarding a successor for Mr Boylan, who also heads up the Agency’s New Ventures and Partnerships division.
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For further information: Anne Kerin, HCA press office on 020 7881 1653 or email anne.kerin@hca.gsx.gov.uk
Notes to editors:
Eamonn Boylan is currently the corporate director for New Ventures and Partnerships and Deputy Chief Executive of the Homes and Communities Agency. He is responsible for the delivery of the Agency’s programmes in respect of land, private finance, growth and new initiatives. Eamonn is also responsible for the strategic direction of the Thames Gateway. He joined the HCA during its set up phase in summer 2008.
The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) is the national housing and regeneration agency for England, which seeks to create high-quality sustainable places and improve quality of life for local people.