Rob Whiteman has announced his plans to retire in June 2024, stepping down from the role of CIPFA CEO, that he has held for the past decade.
Work to find a successor will begin immediately, with a recruitment agency having been appointed to lead the search for a new CEO.
Previous CEO roles include the UK Border Agency, the Improvement & Development Agency (IDeA) and London Borough of Barking & Dagenham, which in 2008 achieved ‘Most improved council of the year’ award under his leadership.
Rob Whiteman, CIPFA CEO, said: “I would like to thank members and those involved in CIPFA’s governance for their support in delivering such considerable change. We are a modern and effective organisation with a sound financial platform and strong policy voice that has fused our charitable objectives with commercial growth.
“It’s never an easy decision, but the time feels right for me now to retire as a CEO and concentrate on making a contribution in a different way through a portfolio. And, a little more time for myself and the family will be nice too.
“I’m sure CIPFA’s best years lie ahead, and I look forward to seeing it go from success to success, not least by building on our new partnership with ICAEW.”
Read Rob’s retirement letter to CIPFA’s President, Board Chair and Senior NED.
