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22/02/2012
New Chief Equality Commissioner Appointed
A new Chief Commissioner of the Northern Ireland Equality Commission has been appointed.
Michael Wardlow, the former chief executive officer of the Northern Ireland council for integrated education, was appointed today and will take up his position from the March 1.
Currently Mr Wardlow works as a freelance consultant and will replace Bob Collins.
Secretary of State Owen Paterson said: "The new Chief Commissioner will bring with him skills, understanding and knowledge that will contribute greatly to the Commission’s work."
While Evelyn Collins, CBE, Chief Executive of the Equality Commission, said that everyone at the Commission was looking forward to working with the new Chief Commissioner.
"We are delighted that Michael Wardlow will be joining us as the new Chief Commissioner. He brings a wealth of experience that will enrich and strengthen the Commission’s important work to address inequalities."
(LB/GK)
Michael Wardlow, the former chief executive officer of the Northern Ireland council for integrated education, was appointed today and will take up his position from the March 1.
Currently Mr Wardlow works as a freelance consultant and will replace Bob Collins.
Secretary of State Owen Paterson said: "The new Chief Commissioner will bring with him skills, understanding and knowledge that will contribute greatly to the Commission’s work."
While Evelyn Collins, CBE, Chief Executive of the Equality Commission, said that everyone at the Commission was looking forward to working with the new Chief Commissioner.
"We are delighted that Michael Wardlow will be joining us as the new Chief Commissioner. He brings a wealth of experience that will enrich and strengthen the Commission’s important work to address inequalities."
(LB/GK)
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