Environment Agency announces Philip Duffy appointed as new CEO

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Environment Agency announces Philip Duffy appointed as new CEO

Philip Duffy to take over as head of Environment Agency on July 1, after Sir James Bevan steps down after seven years

The Environment Agency (EA) has announced Philip Duffy, director general of growth and productivity at HM Treasury, has been appointed as its new chief executive and will start in the role on 1 July...

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