Issue - meetings

Replacement Chief Executive

The Board regrettably noted the resignation of Mr Wilson and congratulated him on his new forthcoming role as Chief Executive of Historic England.  Mr Wilson expressed that he was fully committed to Alexandra Palace and Park until his departure on 5 May and would ensure a succession plan was in place prior to this. 

Further to discussion and questions it was noted that:

i.          An agency would assist in the selection of potential candidates for the role.

ii.         An interim Chief Executive was likely to be put in place due to the four to six month recruitment process.  The Trust would look first at the possibility of an existing member of staff being qualified to act up to the position.

iii.        Mr Wilson’s departure should not affect the chances of the project succeeding with HLF as long as there was a clear strategy for appointing a replacement Chief Executive.

iv.        Haringey Council and the Board of Trustees and Non-Executive Board Members were likely to be part of the recruitment process but the contract of employment would be between the Chief Executive and Haringey Council.  All other Alexandra Palace staff were recruited by either the Trust or the Trading Company.