Solent Freeport advertises for Chief Executive Officer

By Sam Pither

15 June 2022

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Solent Freeport is advertising for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead the new venture's growth and development.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with the Solent Freeport Consortium Limited Board to provide leadership, vision and strategic direction to the organisation as it guides the economic area going forward.

Brian Johnson, Chair of the Solent Freeport, said: “The Solent Freeport is a key component of the region’s long-term economic strategy. It will unlock billions of pounds’ worth of investment, create tens of thousands of new jobs and play a critical role in achieving national levelling up ambitions.

“To fulfil these aspirations, we need an inspirational Chief Executive, someone with a passion for place-making, and someone with an outstanding history of success in delivering complex major regeneration, coupled with the ability to work across the public and private sector.”

The Solent Local Enterprise Partnership welcomed over 500 guests to the launch of event last week, providing information on the opportunities the freeport will bring to the area.

By Sam Pither

Sam is the Regional Editor of Biz News, responsible for both Hampshire and Dorset.

A new recruit to journalism, Sam started writing for the Business Magazine as a freelancer in May of 2022 after completing his degree in English at University College London. His passion for local businesses and ability to tell a story soon caught the attention of the publication’s management team and have led to his meteoric rise.

Sam, who lives in central Reading, takes a particular interest in technology, gaming and food and drink, having been a chef before starting his degree.