Banker to continue in interim chief executive role

Dr Andrew McLaughlin's contract has been extended from 1 July with a six-month review period

Jersey’s interim chief executive officer (CEO) will continue in the role following a contract extension, the government has confirmed.

Dr Andrew McLaughlin's contract to lead the island’s civil service was set to end in May 2024 but recruitment to find a permanent CEO was suspended due to a vote of no confidence into the former chief minister in January.

The government said he would be employed on a new contract from 1 July with a six-month review period.

Chief Minister and Chair of the States Employment Board (SEB) Deputy Lyndon Farnham said retaining Dr McLaughlin would provide "much-needed stability and continuity across the public sector".

He said: "Since starting with the government last September, Andrew has provided clear leadership across the public service, ensuring good governance, sound financial control and a collaborative approach to management.

"As a long-standing Jersey resident, he also has in-depth knowledge of the local economy and community."

Mr McLaughlin took on the interim CEO role following the resignation of Suzanne Wylie in March 2023.

An international recruitment process for the permanent CEO began in November 2023, with candidates asked to apply by 12 January.

Dr McLaughlin said he was "delighted" to extend his role.

"It is a privilege to do this job and I will do all I can to help the government deliver the best outcomes for islanders," he said.

The SEB said it had granted permission for Dr McLaughlin to "honour a previous commitment" to take on a non-executive role as chair of the board of the Bank of Gibraltar.