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Cornwall Council chief executive Kate Kennally to leave role after 10 years
Overview
Cornwall Council has announced that chief executive Kate Kennally is to leave her role after a decade in charge. Her departure follows a leave of absence taken in September, and the exact date of her departure has not yet been specified. Andy Keeling has been appointed as interim deputy chief executive while the council recruits a permanent successor.
Key points
- Kate Kennally is leaving her role as chief executive of Cornwall Council after 10 years.
- Her departure follows a leave of absence that began in September.
- Andy Keeling was appointed as interim deputy chief executive in September to handle day-to-day operations.
- The council announced it will recruit a new permanent chief executive in due course.
- During her tenure, Kennally oversaw major events including the COVID-19 pandemic response, the G7 leaders' summit in 2021, and severe weather recoveries.