6 Dec 2010

Whittaker acting head of Institute of Directors

8:30 pm on 6 December 2010

The Institute of Directors has appointed William Whittaker as its acting chief executive.

Dr Whittaker fills the role left vacant since former chief executive Nicki Crauford resigned in October

He has worked in senior management at the institute for the last two and a half years, and has held chief executive roles in health sector regulatory bodies and professional associations.

The institute expects to announce a permanent appointee in the first few months of next year.