Nationalisation of Northern Rock in financial services. The OFT concluded that "public support for Northern Rock did not, during that period, have a significantly adverse impact on competition." In February 2008, Ron Sandler was appointed Executive Chairman by the government. Bryan Sanderson, Sir Ian Gibson, David Jones and Paul Thompson resigned from the board at this time. Gary Hoffman became Chief Executive of Northern Rock in October 2008. He has previously been the vice chairman of Barclays and a former Managing Director of Barclaycard. With the appointment of Gary Hoffman, Ron Sandler changed to a Non-Executive Chairman position. On 4 November 2010 Hoffman left
Chief executive (Irish local government) the chief executive may appoint a Deputy chief executive to act on their behalf while they are on leave or absent. In situations where the post of chief executive becomes vacant, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government must appoint someone temporarily. This temporary appointment will continue until a permanent appointment is made. It may however, be terminated at any time. Chief executive (Irish local government) In local government in the Republic of Ireland, the chief executive of a city or county is the senior permanent official of its local authority. Whereas the county council and city council