An all-party panel of county councillors made the decision this week and the appointment will now go to the full County Council meeting on 30 March for final ratification.
If confirmed, Becky will take over from Cheryl Miller who has been Chief Executive of the County Council for the last 16 years.
Becky is currently Director of Policy and Communications at East Sussex County Council. She joined East Sussex in 2000, having previously worked at Westminster City Council and two other London boroughs.
“I am delighted to be the recommended candidate,” said Becky. “Leading the County Council will be an enormous challenge, especially over the next few years. With the help of the Council's excellent staff, corporate management team and councillors, together with the support of partners across East Sussex, it is, however, a challenge that I am thoroughly looking forward to taking on.”
Leader of the County Council and Chairman of the Interview Panel, Peter Jones, said: “The Panel is delighted to recommend Becky Shaw as its chosen candidate. We had a really strong field. The County Council's very good performance and reputation as an authority, together with our location in one of the most beautiful parts of the country, attracted talented and experienced candidates.
“I believe that Becky will be an excellent Chief Executive. I am confident that she will lead us through the huge challenges we face as we aim to make significant savings and review every part of our business to make sure we are working to fulfil our promise to our residents.
“In welcoming Becky to the post, we will also be saying farewell to Cheryl Miller in the coming weeks. Cheryl has done so much for the people of East Sussex, and has been a recognised leader of her profession nationally, and we are all sad to be losing such a dedicated public servant.”
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