Wynn becomes Lancashire chief executive
Mark Wynn originally joined the county council in April 2023 as director of resources before taking on the chief executive role in an interim capacity last August.
Before Lancashire, he was chief operating officer at Cheshire West and Chester Council, overseeing the corporate services directorate.
Wynn said: “I feel incredibly privileged and excited to be recommended for this role and I am very much looking forward to permanently leading the team at Lancashire County Council as we work to better the lives of all our residents.
“Since coming to Lancashire I have been very impressed by the commitment of both the council’s members and our talented employees as we work to make a difference, and I know that together we can achieve so much.
“I have always been passionate about local government and improving outcomes for both residents and businesses, and it is important to me that we deliver high-quality services while also looking to innovate and improve what we do.”
He added: “It is no secret that this is a demanding time for local government as a whole with many challenges ahead, but I am pleased to say that the council is in an extremely good position to deliver its ambitious vision for the future detailed in our newly launched Council Plan.”
Cllr Phillippa Williamson, leader of Lancashire County Council, said: “I welcome the recommendation to appoint Mark to this very important role.
“Mark is a proven leader who has made a big impact since joining the council, helping to drive change and transform the way we deliver services to the people of Lancashire.”
