Chris Simpkins CBE |
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Chief Executive of the Falkland Islands | |
In office March 2003 – 12 September 2007 |
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Governor |
Alan Huckle Howard Pearce |
Preceded by | Michael Blanch |
Succeeded by | Michael Blanch (interim) |
Personal details | |
Born |
Christopher John Simpkins 1950 (age 66–67) |
Nationality | British |
Christopher John Simpkins CBE (born c. 1950) is a British administrator who was Chief Executive of the Falkland Islands from March 2003 to September 2007.
The position of Chief Executive is a three-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, England.
Simpkins resigned from his position of Chief Executive and left office on 12 September 2007.
In October, 2007, Simpkins was appointed as the Director General of the Royal British Legion. He was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2017 New Year Honours for services to the Armed Forces Community.