Central Coast Council has today confirmed five executive appointments to its Leadership Team.

An interim leadership was appointed at the time of the formation of the Council to lead the organisation through the initial stages of amalgamation.

Council Chief Executive Officer, Mr Rob Noble, said these appointments can now be confirmed following an exhaustive external recruitment process attracting candidates from across Australia.

“The calibre of candidates we attracted is particularly pleasing and highlights the strong interest in working for a new local government area that is now a major region in its own right with so many opportunities to really make a difference,” Mr Noble said.

“I have chosen leaders who are customer-focused, collaborative, passionate and professional and truly committed to transforming our organisation and making the Central Coast the very best it can be.”

“These leaders have an established track record and have ably risen to the challenges of our first year as one Council and I am pleased to continue to serve the Central Coast community with them.”

The confirmed appointments are:

• Group Leader Assets, Infrastructure and Business – Mike Dowling
• Group Leader Environment and Planning – Scott Cox
• Chief Financial Officer – Stephen Naven
• Executive Manager People and Culture – Kellie Reeves
• Executive Manager Governance – Brian Glendenning

They join Group Leader Connected Communities, Julie Vaughan and Chief Information Officer, David Kennedy who were appointed to their positions last year with Executive Manager Transformation and Business Performance, Sally Ingram, rounding out the Leadership Team.

Council Administrator, Mr Ian Reynolds, welcomed the appointments which will provide the stable leadership the organisation needs to continue to support the outlook and vision of the new Central Coast Council.

“I have worked with these leaders from the start of my time here and I rate them as some of the best Executives I have come across in my long career,” Mr Reynolds said.

“They have been here from the start and will continue to lead the organisation as it goes from strength to strength.”

The Leadership Team are employed under contracts in accordance with the form of contract for senior staff under the Local Government Act.