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John Oughton to stand down as OGC Chief Executive
Released on 30/01/2007
John Oughton has announced that he will stand down as Chief Executive of the OGC on 31 March 2007. The news follows completion of his review of the Office of Government Commerce and the publication of "Transforming Government Procurement" on 23 January,
John Healey MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, said: "I would like to thank John for his major achievements as head of the OGC and for leading the organisation successfully through a period of major change. Procurement is now centre stage in the delivery of public services and the efficiency agenda is firmly embedded in the mainstream of government activity. He leaves the organisation well placed to meet the challenges ahead."
John Oughton said: "In my three years as Chief Executive I've been proud to lead an organisation that has exceeded its targets on value for money gains in central government, efficiency and procurement. As I informed the Permanent Secretary to the Treasury last year, the completion of the OGC review is the right time to appoint a new Chief Executive, able to serve a full term while implementing the Transforming Government Procurement agenda. I'm pleased to leave the OGC with a clear vision for its future firmly established."
John's successor will be appointed via an open competition. Peter Fanning, currently Deputy Chief Executive of OGC, will serve as Acting Chief Executive from 1 April until a new Chief Executive is appointed.
See the HM Treasury press release.
Contact details:
OGC Service Desk
Tel: 0845 000 4999
E-mail: ServiceDesk@ogc.gsi.gov.uk
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