P&R’s recruitment process attracted interest both internally and externally. 17 people applied for the job and four people made it to the interview stage. Express has asked the Committee if it can specify how many applicants were external, from off-island or internal. 

A selection panel comprised of President of P&R, Deputy Peter Ferbrache, and deputies Heidi Soulsby and Peter Roffey conducted the interviews. They were also joined by an external panel member, Phil Eyre, and the interviews were chaired independently by Simon Nash from Jersey. 

Mr de Garis will start his new role officially from the 1 August. 

Pictured: President of P&R, Deputy Ferbrache has congratulated Mr de Garis on the appointment.

“I’ve been very privileged to serve in the public sector in a wide range of strategic and operational roles, from law enforcement to health services and most recently as the interim Chief Executive,” said Mr de Garis. 

“We have big tasks facing us as we look to make our organisation as effective and efficient as possible, while we adapt our services to meet 21st century expectations.

“We also need to give our staff opportunities to develop and grow, building resilience into the public service as we continue to make sure our elected representatives are fully supported and their decisions can be effectively delivered as quickly as possible.” 

Commenting on the appointment, Deputy Ferbrache said: “We believe he brings the right vision and experience to lead the organisation as we look to provide improved value for money and easy access to good quality services for our community, and deliver on the priorities agreed by the States through the Government Work Plan.” 

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