Premier Announces Senior Leadership Changes Within Provincial Government

The Newfoundland and Labrador government has announced a series of senior appointments affecting several departments and agencies.

Premier Tony Wakeham unveiled the changes, with appointments taking effect throughout August.

Among the changes, Carol-Ann Gilliard has been appointed Deputy Minister of Advanced Education and Skills within the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, effective Aug. 10.

Judith Hearn will serve as Deputy Minister of K-12 Education in the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, also effective Aug. 10.

Sharlene Jones has been appointed Deputy Minister of the Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development, effective Aug. 3. She will continue serving as Deputy Minister of Women and Gender Equality in the Office of the Executive Council until Aug. 6.

Katie Norman will assume the role of Deputy Minister of Women and Gender Equality in the Office of the Executive Council beginning Aug. 7.

Lynn Taylor has been appointed acting Deputy Minister of the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation, effective Aug. 10.

The premier also announced the appointment of Darrin Pike as Special Advisor in the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, effective Aug. 3.

The appointments are part of a series of senior leadership changes within the provincial public service.