CHIEF EXECUTIVES

A fond farewell

As chief executive of Leeds City Council Tom Riordan preapres to leave after 14 years for a top role in Whitehall, he talks to Heather Jameson about his career and life.

Tom Riordan © Leeds City Council

Tom Riordan is unusual for someone so senior in local government in that it is difficult to find someone with a bad word to say about him.

His understated style, grateful demeanour and easy smile all contribute to make him a leader that is universally likeable.

Heather Jameson

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