Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of Owen Derbyshire as its new Chief Executive Officer. Owen will take up the post in January 2027.
Owen is currently Chief Executive of Keep Wales Tidy, a role he has held since October 2022. He also brings senior leadership experience from S4C, where he was Director of Marketing and Digital, as well as board-level experience with organisations including S4C, Shelter Cymru and Mudiad Meithrin.
Gareth Ratcliffe, Chair of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority, said: “We are delighted to welcome Owen as our next Chief Executive. He brings strong leadership experience across Wales and a clear understanding of the environmental, cultural and community context in which we work.
“We look forward to working with him as we continue to care for this special place and support the people and communities connected to it.”
The appointment follows an extensive recruitment campaign, carried out by GatenbySanderson, and a highly competitive selection process involving a strong field of candidates.
Preparations are now underway to ensure a smooth transition before Owen joins the Authority in January.
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