Alison Newton has been named the new chief administrative officer for the County of Brant.
She has been the county’s general manager of strategiciInitiatives for the past six years and will assume her new role on April 3, 2023.
“Throughout her time at the county, she has demonstrated a strong ability to build and grow her teams, manage a diverse portfolio, and integrate into the community, understanding both the challenges and opportunities that are ahead,” Mayor David Bailey said in a statement .
In her previous role, Newton’s portfolio included marketing and public relations, communications, economic development and tourism, special events and filming, arts, culture and heritage, and accessibility and public transportation.
Prior to joining the county, Newton was a capital markets consultant in both the private and public sector, working in the United Kingdom and Canada.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from Carleton University and a Master of Business Administration from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.
“The chief administrative officer role is a challenging position and I know Ms. Newton will do well given her experience and the dedicated team of county council and staff,” said Interim CAO Darryl Lee.
Newton currently sits on the board of directors for Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing and is past president of the Economic Developers Council of Ontario.
“I am thankful to have the opportunity to serve the community in an expanded role and look forward to working with a passionate and committed Council and excellent workforce,” she said. “I would like to thank Mr. Lee for all his work and assistance in helping to make this a smooth transition.”