Appointment of New General Director's Secretary in Tenerife Cultural Department
Appointment of Carmen Teresa Peraza Hernández as Secretary of the General Directorate for Cultural Innovation and Creative Industries in the Canary Islands
Summary
The Canary Islands' Department of Universities, Science, Innovation, and Culture has announced the appointment of Carmen Teresa Peraza Hernández as the new Secretary of the General Directorate for Cultural Innovation and Creative Industries. This move follows a public call and rigorous evaluation process to fill the key administrative position in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Peraza Hernández, a career civil servant, will support the Director General with tasks such as managing schedules, handling correspondence, and coordinating travel. Her appointment brings continuity to the department's efforts to boost cultural and creative sectors in the region.
The official order also details the transition process, with her current post ending within three days and her taking office soon afterward, depending on residency location. The appointment, published officially on June 16, 2025, marks a step forward in strengthening the department's administrative team, which aims to foster innovation and arts development in the Canary Islands.
Context
This update highlights the ongoing administrative adjustments within regional government departments, crucial for ensuring efficient governance in the cultural sector, especially in a region known for its vibrant creative industries and tourism-driven economy.