Career
The position of Chief Executive is a 3-year appointment in the first instance, with a possible extension for a further 2 years. lieutenant 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, Mr Simpkins was appointed as the Director General of the Royal British Legion.
