Dr Colin Sullivan named chief operating officer at FSA

Colin, who is currently the lead civil servant for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) public inquiry, will take up his role on 25 September.

Colin has extensive experience in health and social care. He joined the Senior Civil Service in 2008 as Operations Director of the Northern Ireland Social Security Agency, before moving on to be the Director for Universal Credit in Northern Ireland in 2011.

In 2013 he was promoted to Director of Strategic Policy & Reform within the Northern Ireland Department of Finance where his duties have included being SRO for the devolution of Corporation Tax and NI lead for Public Sector Reform. From January 2017, he has also been lead civil servant for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) public inquiry.  

Jason Feeney commented: ‘I’m delighted that Colin is taking up the role of Chief Operating Officer. He has a strong track record of delivering in senior and challenging roles and his leadership is what set him apart from other candidates. I look forward to working with him to deliver on our ambitions to be recognised as an excellent, accountable, modern regulator.’

Dr Sullivan said, ‘I am very pleased and honoured to be joining the FSA team. The Agency’s work is vital in ensuring public health and I hope I can serve the Agency well. I am looking forward to meeting and working with colleagues from all across the FSA.’