Following an extensive two-day interview process earlier this month, Nina Philippidis has been appointed deputy chief executive and executive director of corporate resources at Gloucestershire County Council.

As well as being the council's statutory finance officer, Nina will lead a range of other corporate services such as Property, ICT, Communications, and HR. Nina will also join the council's corporate leadership team where she will play a leading role in developing the wider work of the council.

Nina is currently service director of finance and chief financial officer (S151) at South Gloucestershire Council, where she has worked for the past six years. She previously worked as head of finance at South Gloucestershire Council and has also held senior finance roles at Cheltenham Borough Council.

Nina is also the South-West region representative for the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), a member of the Public Finance Management Board, a chief finance officer adviser to the Local Government Association and a member of the Executive Board for the Society of Municipal Treasurers.

Nina Philippidis said: "This is a fantastic opportunity, and I can't wait to get started. I am passionate about delivering public services that truly add value to the lives of those who rely on us. Gloucestershire has much to be proud of in this regard and I look forward to working with the many dedicated staff and councillors at the council, along with partners to continue building and delivering the best possible services for communities across Gloucestershire."

Cllr Mark Hawthorne, leader of the council and chair of the appointments sub-committee said: "Nina impressed at every stage of the interview process and there is no doubt that she will be a true asset to the county council and to Gloucestershire as a whole. Nina's unwavering commitment to delivering for communities and strong track record in financial management really shone through. I look forward to working with Nina."

The committee were unanimous in its decision to appoint Nina who will take up her role in March 2024.