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Humber Freeport appoints CEO as board confirmed for huge economic driver

Simon Green has interim role made permanent having been seconded from North Lincolnshire Council

Simon Green, former deputy chief executive of North Lincolnshire Council, has been appointed as Humber Freeport chief executive.(Image: Humber Freeport)

Humber Freeport has appointed Simon Green as its permanent chief executive, with the board line-up now confirmed.

The company behind the new economic lever for the Energy Estuary is now fully set, with the former North Lincolnshire Council deputy CEO having served in an interim role since April.

He navigated the organisation through the successful launch period, and last month told The Waterline Summit how almost £1 billion of investment, with 500 to 600 jobs have already been secured. It puts the Humber top of the government’s list for initial performance, with the team a leading force behind successful lobbying to win benefit extensions through to 2031 in the Autumn Statement.

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Mr Green will lead delivery of the company’s work to attract significant investment and its core workstreams of innovation, decarbonisation and skills.

Humber Freeport chair Simon Bird, ABP’s regional director, said: “The announcement of Simon as our permanent CEO, together with confirmation of our board membership, marks another key step forward for Humber Freeport.

“Simon has steered the organisation’s development successfully over the past few months. His permanent appointment recognises the excellent progress that has been made in that time and the considerable experience and expertise he brings to the role.

“We’re also delighted to have brought together an excellent board, made up of highly-respected private and public sector leaders who have the collective skills, knowledge and passion to support our ambitions. These are exciting times for the Humber, as we look to maximise the region’s huge potential and attract transformative inward investment driving economic growth and job creation.”