Chris John Simpkins was Chief Executive

Chief Executive of the Falkland Islands

The Chief Executive of the Falklands Islands is the head of government of the Falkland Islands, as well as head of the public service responsible for the efficient and effective management of the Falkland Islands Government...

 of the Falkland Islands

Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands are an archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean, located about from the coast of mainland South America. The archipelago consists of East Falkland, West Falkland and 776 lesser islands. The capital, Stanley, is on East Falkland...

 from March 2003 to September 2007.

The position of Chief Executive is a 3-year appointment in the first instance, with a possible extension for a further 2 years. It is a civil service position, made by an appointment panel.

Before his appointment, Chris Simpkins was Chief Executive of South Holland District Council in Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire

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, England

England

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Simpkins resigned from his position of Chief Executive and left office on September 12, 2007.

In October, 2007, Mr Simpkins was appointed as the Director General of the Royal British Legion.