Wales' next Future Generations Commissioner is not underestimating "the challenge ahead" as he takes up his £95,000 post tasked with encouraging public bodies to consider the long-term consequences of decisions.
Derek Walker will be only Wales' second Future Generations Commissioner after Sophie Howe, who has done the job since 2016, steps down early next year. Mr Walker is leaving his post as chief executive of the not-for-profit organisation Cwmpas for his new job which was advertised with a salary range of £90-95,000 per year plus "reasonable expenses".
Previously, he has worked at the Big Lottery Fund (Wales), the Wales TUC and Stonewall Cymru. On Wednesday, December 7, Mr Walker tweeted to say he would be giving "my all" to the "important role".
