Andrew White has been selected by commissioner Tony Hogg.
The move has to be approved by the Police and Crime Panel.
Mr White had been acting as the interim chief executive following Sue Howl's departure last year.
Devon and Cornwall Police Commissioner appoints new Chief Executive
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