ST HELENA GOVERNMENT SELECTS NEW HEAD OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE
St Helena Government is pleased to announce that Mr Ian Todd has been selected to be the next Head of the Public Service in succession to Mrs Susan O’Bey and will assume office on 03 November 2025.
Mr Todd has held a wide range of senior appointments and is currently the Chief Executive of the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority.
In making this announcement, the Governor said:
‘It is great news that Ian has agreed to join the SHG team. His leadership and broad background will help us to continue our journey in delivering services to the community of St Helena. I am particularly pleased Ian has extensive experience of working closely the UK Parliament as I am sure it will help us to build on the Governance Review, the purpose of which is to assist Legislative Council in deepening the implementation of a ministerial form of government.’
Mr Todd said:
‘I am delighted to be joining the Public Service on St Helena at such a crucial time for the island, with a new Legislative Council, Ministerial team and Attorney General. This creates a pivotal opportunity, working with HE the Governor, to enhance and progress the great changes already underway to make St Helena an even better place to live, work and visit. I’m already looking forward to getting started.’
Mrs O’Bey will retire from the Public Service in October 2025. Further details will be announced in due course.
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18 August 2025
