Law firm Geldards has appointed Frank McArdle as a consultant to the firm’s Public Sector team.
Frank joins the team having led South Derbyshire District Council as Chief Executive for 24 years, recently retiring in March after over 40 years of service at the local authority.
He previously held the role of Head of Legal & Democratic Services at the same authority as well as the posts of Director of the South Derbyshire Local Strategic Partnership, Member of the Board of the East Midland Freeport and Chair of the Council’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Group.
Commenting on the appointment, chairman David Williams said: “I’m delighted that someone of Frank’s calibre and reputation will be joining our Public Sector team.
“The team have experienced significant success and growth in recent years and Frank’s expertise and insight gained from a 40 year career at South Derbyshire District Council will be invaluable in maintaining that success and reputation as Public Sector specialists.”
Frank McAardle says: “I am looking forward to adding my many years’ experience in local government to the Public Sector team at Geldards.”