Dorset, Film & Theatre, Political | Posted on December 5th, 2024 | return to news
Dorset Council chief executive to leave in the spring
Matt Prosser is to take up the role of chief executive of Wellington City Council in New Zealand next year.
The chief executive of Dorset Council is leaving the council in the spring to take up a post halfway across the world.
Max Prosser is to become chief executive of Wellington City Council in New Zealand.
Matt has led Dorset Council for the last six years. He was appointed to the role in October 2018, ahead of the council’s formation in 2019. Matt previously led Dorset Councils Partnership (comprised of North Dorset District Council, West Dorset District Council and Weymouth & Portland Borough Council).
He said: “I have served this fantastic place for over 11 years, and it has been a challenging but highly rewarding experience.
“The most satisfying aspect of my role, and the way we have achieved what we have, is through collaboration with councillors, colleagues, partners and residents. I want to thank everyone for their contribution; it has been great to work with you all, and I’m sure our strong culture of partnership will continue.
“My wife and I have always wanted to have the opportunity to live and work abroad. I am hugely looking forward to my new role at Wellington City Council. There will be much to learn and, I hope, much I can bring.
“Dorset is wonderful place and has a bright future ahead. I wish all the very best for my successor.”
The leader of Dorset Council, Cllr Nick Ireland, said: “Matt is an outstanding chief executive who has worked incredibly hard in his time at Dorset with our members, officers, and partners.
“I would like to personally thank Matt for his contribution. Thanks to the leadership team he has built and the way we work productively with partners, Dorset Council will be in good hands going forward.”
A recruitment process will begin shortly to find Matt’s successor.
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