Interview Panel

Summary

The requester sought the names of the interview panel for the non-executive Chair of Visit Isle of Man and clarification on political involvement. The Department for Enterprise disclosed the full list of panel members, confirming that one Member of the House of Keys participated in the process.

Key Facts

• The interview panel for the non-executive Chair of Visit Isle of Man consisted of three individuals.
• Sarah Maltby MHK, a political figure, sat on the interview panel as the Political Member for Visit Isle of Man.
• Deborah Heather, CEO of Visit Isle of Man, was a member of the panel.
• Andrew Stewart, then Director of Policy & Strategy, was a member of the panel.
• The appointment resulting from this process was Mr Andrew Mackness.

Data Disclosed

• 2025-06-26
• 2025-07-24
• 4758173
• 20 minutes
• 2 pages
• 1 document

Original Request

Dear Department for Enterprise, Under the Freedom of Information Act 2015, I would be grateful if you might provide me with the following information: 1. The names and titles of all individuals who sat on the interview panel for the recruitment of the non-executive Chair of Visit Isle of Man, which ultimately led to the appointment of Mr Andrew Mackness. 2. I am seeking clarification on whether any Members of the House of Keys (MHKs), Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs), or other political figures were involved in the interview or selection process, and if so, who they were. If any part of this request requires clarification or refinement to enable a full response, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank-you.

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Full Response Text

Freedom of Information Co-ordinator 1st Floor, St Georges Court Upper Church Street, Douglas Isle of Man IM1 1EX

Telephone: (01624 686400) Website: https://www.iomdfenterprise.im/

Our ref: 4758173 24 July 2025

Dear ###,

We write further to your request, received 26 June 2025, which states:

"Dear Department for Enterprise,

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2015, I would be grateful if you might provide me with the following information:

1. The names and titles of all individuals who sat on the interview panel for the recruitment of the non-executive Chair of Visit Isle of Man, which ultimately led to the appointment of Mr Andrew Mackness.

2. I am seeking clarification on whether any Members of the House of Keys (MHKs), Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs), or other political figures were involved in the interview or selection process, and if so, who they were.

If any part of this request requires clarification or refinement to enable a full response, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank-you."

Our response

1.The names and titles of all individuals who sat on the interview panel for the recruitment of the non-executive Chair of Visit Isle of Man, which ultimately led to the appointment of Mr Andrew Mackness.

1. I am seeking clarification on whether any Members of the House of Keys (MHKs), Members of the Legislative Council (MLCs), or other political figures were involved in the interview or selection process, and if so, who they were.

The names and titles of the individuals who sat on the interview panel are as follows:

Deborah Heather (CEO, Visit Isle of Man) Sarah Maltby MHK (Political Member for Visit Isle of Man) Andrew Stewart (then Director of Policy & Strategy) Please quote the reference number 4758173 in any future communications. Page | 2

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