North Devon+ appoints new Chief Executive

15th September 2014

Rob Hetherington has been named as the new Chief Executive Officer at North Devon+.  

Rob is currently Head of Economic Development at Oxford City Council.  He is a highly experienced economist and programme director with a proven track record of work in the private sector, consultancy and at local, regional and national levels in the public sector.  Rob was previously Head of Economic Development at Devon County Council.

Rob Hetherington said: “I am passionate about Northern Devon and making it thrive and prosper – this is an exciting, challenging role and I am looking forward to joining the team at North Devon+.”

Andy Lobato, North Devon+ Chair, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Rob Hetherington to the company bringing his extensive and varied experience of economic development and regeneration to benefit North Devon”.

Rob will start the new role on 3rd November.

Notes to Editors

For more information regarding this press release contact: Emma Parker Reynolds at Coast on 07944 360631 or the Coast main office on 01579 352600.

About North Devon+
North Devon+ is the chief economic delivery agency for North Devon and Torridge.  We aim to deliver positive change, creating a more productive economy and more prosperous communities.  Our role is to ensure our area thrives as a place in which to live, learn, work and visit.  Our primary focus is on regeneration, tourism and business development.  We work with Torridge District Council, North Devon Council, Devon County Council and the private sector to deliver projects and initiatives that encourage and support business growth, improve quality of life, and address social and economic inequalities.  North Devon+ is a member of the National Enterprise Network.  To find out more visit www.northdevonplus.co.uk

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