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Interim chief at Greater Manchester as Simpson departure confirmed

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has revealed its interim chief executive following the departure of Caroline Simpson.

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By Martin Ford | 28 July 2026
Caroline Simpson © Mark Mercer The MJ

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has revealed its interim chief executive following the departure of Caroline Simpson.

Andrew Lightfoot, the authority's deputy chief executive has ‘taken on interim leadership', a spokesperson has confirmed.

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