Richard Shakespeare appointed Chief Executive of Dublin City Council

Dublin City Council has formally appointed Richard Shakespeare as the new Chief Executive, following a recruitment process conducted by the Public Appointments Service.

Commenting on his appointment Mr Shakespeare said, “I am delighted to be the new Chief Executive of Dublin City Council.

“I am a proud Dubliner so to be appointed to this important position for the city is a great honour.

“I look forward to the next 7 years and to working with the Councillors to deliver for the citizens of Dublin and the City.”

Mr Shakespeare is a qualified Landscape Horticulturalist and Engineer with over 30 years’ experience in Local Government across a range of different strategic and operational functions.

Before taking up the position of Chief Executive he held the position of Assistant Chief Executive with responsibility for the Planning and Property Development Department and Culture, Recreation and Economic Services in Dublin City Council.

He also previously worked for Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council in a variety of senior roles.

Mr Shakespeare succeeds Owen Keegan, who retired in September.