Moray Council appoints Karen Greaves from Orkney as new chief executive
Moray Council has appointed a new chief executive who is due to take up the post in Spring.
Karen Greaves joins the local authority from Orkney Islands Council where she has worked since 2002 and is currently the corporate director for strategy, performance and business solutions.
Speaking about her appointment, she said: “I’m delighted to accept this position with Moray Council, in a beautiful area that has great ambition and countless opportunities. I’m looking forward to getting started and bringing all my experience across a number of sectors with me.
“I’ve already received a warm welcome to Moray and am keen to get settled in the region. I’m ready to continue supporting and championing our fantastic, and vital, public services in this corner of the North East of Scotland.”
Kathleen Robertson, the leader of Moray Council, said: “After an extremely competitive assessment and interview process we’re delighted Karen will be joining us in Moray.
“The experience Karen brings in key services such as social care, education, education resources and leisure is timeous for where the council is in its transformation journey. I have no doubt Karen will diligently guide elected members and staff through the coming years with the enthusiasm and professionalism shown throughout the interview process.
“ I look forward to working with Karen in the coming months and years.”
Born in Birmingham, the new chief executive moved to Aberdeenshire at a young age and attended Ellon Academy.
After studying biochemistry at the University of Aberdeen, she joined Scottish Water where she worked for over six years before moving into local government.
She has also run a number of family businesses in the motor trade and hospitality sector.
In 2017 she was awarded an BEM.
Roddy Burns, Moray’s long-standing chief executive took retirement in July after 12 years in charge. He was replaced on a temporary basis by John Mundell, who had previously run Inverclyde Council
