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The Department for Work and Pensions has announced the
appointment of Chris Last as its Director General of Human Resources in
succession to Kevin White, who is now Director General of Human
Resources at the Home Office.
Currently the Director of Human Resources for Ford of Europe and the
Premier Automotive Group, Chris Last will take up post on 2 January
2008.
Commenting on his appointment, the DWP Permanent Secretary, Leigh Lewis, said:
“Chris is taking on the crucial role of leading the DWP’s HR
strategy during a period of significant challenge and transition for
the Department. He is a highly skilled HR professional who will bring
a wealth of knowledge and experience to DWP. I very much look forward
to working with him.”
Chris Last said:
“I am delighted to be joining the Department and very much look forward to the challenges and opportunities which lie ahead“.
Chris Last joined the Ford Motor Company in 1979 as a
graduate trainee and has built a highly successful HR career there
working in generalist and specialist roles in the UK and the US. His
most recent role has been as HR Director with responsibility for
corporate HR for Ford Motor Company operations in Europe.
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