Province appoints Kevin Ashe as Regional Chair and CEO for the Regional Municipality of Durham

Mayor of the City of Pickering, Kevin Ashe, has been appointed Regional Chair and Chief Executive Officer for the Regional Municipality of Durham. He is the seventh person to serve as Regional Chair and CEO since the Region was formed in 1974. 

In addition to serving as the Mayor of Pickering, he will act as head of Durham Regional Council and CEO of the corporation; preside over all meetings of Regional Council; promote and advance the Region’s position on a wide variety of municipal matters; represent Durham Region on various boards, committees and organizations; and undertake other significant duties.

“I am honoured by the Province’s appointment and grateful for the opportunity to serve as Durham Region’s next Regional Chair and CEO,” said Chair-Appoint, Kevin Ashe. “I look forward to working closely with my colleagues on Regional Council, Chief Administrative Officer Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Durham Regional Police Chief Peter Moreira, and the many dedicated staff across the Region who work every day to deliver essential services to our residents. Together, we will build on Durham’s strong foundation, strengthen collaboration, support responsible growth, and advance our shared provincial priorities, including housing and infrastructure. There is tremendous potential before us, and I am committed to delivering meaningful results that strengthen our economy, support our residents, and build a strong and prosperous future for Durham.”

Chair Ashe will begin the 2026 to 2030 term as Regional Chair on November 15, 2026.