Julie Jones, who is currently deputy chief executive of the council, isdue to take up her new role in July. It is anticipated that Jones, whohas been president of the Association of Directors of Social Services,as well as chair of the Greater London Association of Directors ofSocial Services, will help develop the work that the institute does withchildren's services.
Allan Bowman, chair of the board at the institute, believes that Jones'sknowledge of the children's sector will be key to the organisation'sfuture.
"It's critical, particularly with the new directors and development ofchildren's services. It's important someone with a children's backgrounddeals with it."
The current chief executive, Bill Kilgallon, retires at the end of Marchand Bowman believes Jones will bring in fresh ideas. "Bill Kilgallon hasdone a brilliant job with all kinds of developments across the socialcare field. But it is time for someone with Julie's experience to comein," he said. "She's got a good record, she knows the area inside out'she's got tremendous networking abilities and will be able to take theinstitute forward over the next five years."
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