Dumfries and Galloway Council is appointing a new director of infrastructure

Lisa Arnold has over 20 years of experience working in local government and is passionate about providing high-quality, effective services that meet the needs of local communities.

She leaves her position as Deputy Director at Blackpool Council, where she has combined her leadership role with a professional commitment to learning, having completed her MBA from the University of Central Lancashire in 2021, and has recently completed the SOLACE Total Leadership programme.

Lisa starts her new role at Dumfries and Galloway Council in August 2024. She will report to Chief Executive Dawn Roberts and form part of the council’s senior leadership team.

On accepting the role, Lisa Arnold said: “I am honored to take on the role of Executive Director for Economy and Infrastructure at Dumfries and Galloway Council and look forward to working with partners, stakeholders, residents and politicians to transform our services to support people to run a healthy, happy and active life.

“Dumfries and Galloway Council is on an exciting journey with ambitious plans and I am delighted to have the opportunity to join the council and contribute to its future developments.”

Leader of Dumfries and Galloway Council, Councilor Malcolm Johnstone, said: “On behalf of elected members and staff, we are delighted that Lisa has chosen to join Dumfries and Galloway Council as our first Executive Director for Economy and Infrastructure.

“Lisa’s leadership includes responsibility for transport and infrastructure, waste, neighborhood services, the economy and the environment, which are key areas of focus for this council in the months and years ahead.

“He brings with him a wealth of experience in local government and will play an instrumental role in helping our council realize our vision of the region as a “natural place to live, work, visit and invest.”