Experienced and successful senior executive across both local government and the private sector
CEO at five councils and a former Councillor
Tertiary qualified in business studies and executive education at international universities
Board member in significant government enterprises and ASX listed companies.
Community origins
Raised in Melbourne, lived in WA for several years and spent 20 years in Sydney before moving to Casino in 2012
Attended Doveton High School, RMIT and Monash University.
Personal interests
Sport of all kinds but particularly AFL, golf and horse racing,
Art and culture with a love of impressionist painting and opera
Reading
President Casino Racing Club
CEO Casino RSM Ltd and Casino RSM Properties Ltd.
Council aspirations
To make Council more open and transparent
To develop a business friendly and economic development mindset and actually deliver projects
To make Council less dependent on grants
To reduce the influence of the bureaucracy on decision making
To be readily available and the “go to person” to anyone interested in investing and making things happen in the Richmond Valley local government area.
Professional experience