Tuesday, April 15, 2008

DRIVING STANDARDS AGENCY - NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE

The Department for Transport today announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive for the Driving Standards Agency (DSA). The appointment follows an open competition.

Rosemary Thew, West Midlands Field Director for Jobcentre Plus since 2001, will take up the appointment at the end of September. Rosemary is a career civil servant whose previous roles have included management, policy and project work in the field of employment. Prior to the establishment of Jobcentre Plus she was Regional Director of the Employment Service. Rosemary succeeds Gary Austin, Chief Executive of the DSA since 2000.

Welcoming the appointment, Stephen Ladyman MP, Minister for Transport said:

"I am delighted that Rosemary Thew will bring her extensive experience and record of delivery to the Agency and will lead it through the major challenges it faces over the years ahead. The DSA has enjoyed a track record of success under Gary Austin: I would like to thank Gary for his achievements during his tenure and to wish him well for the future."

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