Tricia Henton, Chief Executive of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), has resigned after nearly seven years with the organisation.

Ms Henton joined SEPA in September 1995 as Director of Environmental Strategy, bringing with her a background in sustainable development and environmental policy. She became Chief Executive in 2000 and has since supervised a significant organisational restructure. Having seen this through she now wishes to pursue a career elsewhere.

SEPA Chairman Ken Collins said:

“On behalf of the Board I would like to thank Tricia for the work she has done for SEPA, not least in promoting the image and identity of the Agency among our stakeholders.”

Ms Henton’s resignation is effective immediately. To ensure that SEPA’s important work can continue uninterrupted whilst the process of recruiting a new Chief Executive is underway, arrangements are being made to appoint an acting Chief Executive for the interim period.

The recruitment exercise for the post of Chief Executive will be carried out in line with government guidance on public appointments and the post will be openly advertised as soon as possible.

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