The Department of Economic Development now has a permanent chief executive.
Chris Corlett has been appointed to the role – having served in an acting role since October last year.
He has been a chief executive in government since March 2003.
Minister John Shimmin says there was an excellent range of candidates from both on and off the Island from the public and private sectors.
Mountain Road unlikely to open before Monday
Yellow warning for freezing temperatures tonight
School bangers night called off
AK47 and Uzi handed in to police
"No dispute" over Liverpool Ferry Terminal, says main contractor
More weekend bus strikes to come after 10-day walkout?
Minister to face question about bus strike
No rush to resurface Tromode Road