30 September 2024
By Mary Bermingham
mary@TheCork.ie
Cork City Council has formally appointed Valerie O’Sullivan as its new Chief Executive, following a recruitment process conducted by the Public Appointments Service (PAS).
Valerie O’Sullivan
Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Dan Boyle congratulated Ms O’Sullivan on her appointment.
“At a specially convened meeting this evening, Valerie O’Sullivan was appointed as Chief Executive of Cork City Council following ratification by Councillors of the recommendation of PAS. On behalf of my fellow Councillors, we look forward to working once more with Valerie who has over two decades of senior leadership experience across a wide range of directorates in local government and the wider public sector”.
Ms O’Sullivan described herself as “honoured and privileged to be formally appointed as Chief Executive of Cork City Council”.
“I have dedicated my career to public service and believe so much in the power of local government to make a positive difference in people’s lives. It is the honour and privilege of my career to continue this in the city of my birth, where I will continue to work with a great team and all the Elected Members to deliver for Cork City, its residents, communities and the business sector,“ she said.
Before she was formally appointed to this role, Valerie O’Sullivan was Acting CE of Cork County Council, Divisional Manager, South Cork, Cork County Council and has previously served as Director of Services in Cork City Council across a multiplicity of directorates and functions including Housing, Operations, Environment, Corporate Affairs and External Relations, Recreation, Amenity, Culture and Emergency Services.