Everton Football Club Chief Executive Officer, Professor Denise Barrett-Baxendale MBE, has been appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant in the County of Merseyside.
The voluntary position will see Professor Barrett-Baxendale working alongside other Deputy Lieutenants in assisting Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant Mr Mark Blundell in carrying out his role as The Queen’s Personal Representative in the County.
Due to their expertise and role within the community, Deputy Lieutenants are asked to provide support in areas including Honours Nominations, Assessments for The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, suggesting names for Royal Garden Parties and representing the Sovereign at Citizenship Ceremonies.