Christopher John Simpkins (born c. 1950) is an English administrator who was

Chief Executive of the Falkland Islands The chief executive of the Falklands Islands is head of the public service responsible for the efficient and effective management of the Falkland Islands Government. The appointment, role and powers of the chief executive are set out in the Con ...

from March 2003 to September 2007. The position of Chief Executive of the Falkland Islands is a three-year appointment in the first instance, with a possible extension for a further 2 years. It is a civil service position, made by an appointment panel. Before his appointment, Chris Simpkins was Chief Executive of

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. Simpkins resigned from his position of chief executive and left office on 12 September 2007. In October, 2007, Simpkins was appointed as the director general of the

Royal British Legion The Royal British Legion (RBL), formerly the British Legion, is a British charity providing financial, social and emotional support to members and veterans of the British Armed Forces, their families and dependants. Membership Service in th ...

. He was appointed

Commander of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding valuable service in a wide range of useful activities. It comprises five classes of awards across both civil and military divisions, the most senior two o ...

(CBE) in the

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for services to the Armed Forces Community prior to which he was awarded an honorary doctorate by Loughborough University.

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Chief executives of the Falkland Islands 1952 births Living people Commanders of the Order of the British Empire {{Falklands-stub