The South Australian Government has announced the appointment of Rick Persse as the new Chief Executive of the State’s Attorney-General’s Department.

 

With extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, Mr Persse comes to the Department from PricewaterhouseCoopers.

 

Attorney General, John Rau, said Mr Persse would bring a wealth of experience to the role, and is looking forward to working with him.

 

“Rick will provide AGD with great leadership at a very exciting time for the Department,” Mr Rau said.

 

“His specific experience in the delivery of reform projects across the justice sector and knowledge ofthe department will assist AGD in implementing significant reform and delivering on key projects".

 

“As AGD moves into a new era, he will help guide the Department to ensure that fostering justice, protecting people’s rights and strengthening communities remain at the centre of everything we do,”

 

Mr Rau said. Mr Persse will take up the role on 3 September 2012 , replacing Jerome Maguire, who became Chief Executive of the Motor Accident Commission in June.