Falmouth Harbour has appointed two non-executives to its board of commissioners to help shape current and future strategy.
Kay Penney is a global HR director, who has worked within the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, while Andy Wright is a local government expert and former local authority leader, who spent five years as chief executive of Braintree District Council.
The harbour’s chief executive, Miles Carden, said to attract such “high-calibre candidates” with a “broad mix of skills” to the board was “very exciting”.
“The Falmouth Harbour Board team has significant responsibility for managing our Trust Port which has statutory responsibility for the safety, navigation and conservation of approximately 65 square miles of harbour area,” he said. “This demanding role, which requires dedication and commitment, allows the board to make a very real difference.”
For more than 150 years Falmouth Harbour as a Trust Port has managed the third-deepest natural harbour in the world. The Falmouth Harbour commissioners’ remit covers the operation of Falmouth Harbour, Falmouth Haven and Falmouth Pilot Services.
Ms Penney said: “I am excited to join the board of Falmouth Harbour and contribute to its ongoing success. Having spent my career in HR leadership and talent development, I am particularly passionate about supporting the growth of people and organisations and I look forward to helping the incredible team at Falmouth Harbour to navigate future opportunities while maintaining its vital role in the local community and economy.”
Mr Wright said he was looking forward to “engaging with the local community” and improving engagement and transparency.
“I am incredibly delighted to join the board of Falmouth Harbour and bring my experience in local government and governance to support its strategic direction. Falmouth Harbour plays a vital role in Cornwall’s economy, environment, and community,” he said.
The duo joins the board as Falmouth Harbour bids farewell to commissioners Carrie Gilmore and Adrian Davis.
“Our harbour board – which is seven-strong with 35 people working in the wider Falmouth Harbour team – has the privilege of working in and steering the prosperity of one of the greatest natural harbours in the world,” added Mr Carden.
“Responsibility for balancing the needs of all our stakeholders and our fantastic environment comes with challenges, but it also gives us huge scope and ambition.
“As we say a huge thank you to Carrie and Adrian for their tireless dedication over the last 12 and six years respectively, we look forward to welcoming Kay, and Andy and working alongside them in these exciting times for Falmouth.”
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