The former head of GMCA who Eamonn Boyle who stepped down earlier this year will take up the role of interim chief executive of Manchester Council from the end of August
Current Chief Executive Joanne Roney CBE announced last month that she will step down from the role, taking up the newly-created post of managing director at Birmingham City Council.
Eamonn has a long and respected career in local government spanning more than 42 years, including as Chief Executive of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) – a post he held since 2017 before stepping down earlier this year.
He previously held a range of senior positions including deputy Chief Executive at Manchester City Council and in Sheffield, as well as taking up roles as Chief Executive of Stockport Metropolitan Council and Deputy Chief Executive of the National Housing Agency, now Homes England.
The process to appoint a new Chief Executive for Manchester City Council is underway.
Eamonn Boylan said:
“Manchester was a happy home for me for many years and as one of the most exciting cities and local authorities in the country, it’s a proud moment to come back to my old stomping ground and help lead this wonderful city.
“Manchester and Greater Manchester have been where I’ve spent the best years of my local government career – most recently at GMCA – and given I had always envisaged continuing to be part of local government after announcing my retirement, the opportunity to take up the interim Chief Executive role in Manchester was too good to miss.”
