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Council appoints Lisa Malik Zadeh as interim finance director
Summary
The council unanimously appointed Lisa Malik Zadeh as interim finance director to ensure continuity after the current director’s announced retirement; the appointment is temporary and subject to CalPERS retiree rules.
The Piedmont City Council unanimously approved a resolution appointing Lisa Malik Zadeh as the city’s interim finance director. Staff reported that current Finance Director Michael Chek will retire effective Jan. 24, 2025, and the city engaged Peckham & McKinney to recruit interim and permanent candidates.
Staff summarized Malik Zadeh’s background, noting more than two decades of municipal finance experience including roles as finance director in El Cerrito and administrative/fiscal services manager for Berkeley. Malik Zadeh spoke briefly at the meeting, thanking the council and saying she looks forward to assisting with the transition. The appointment is temporary and subject to CalPERS annuitant employment restrictions; the council moved and seconded the resolution and voted unanimously to approve.
