Acting CEOs: Jodi Kennedy, Greg Box and James Stirton THREE senior council staff will get a chance to show their leadership style until a new permanent replacement is chosen for the current Chief Executive Officer Ali Wastie.
The council announced yesterday that the role of interim CEO would be shared by:
The council announced yesterday that the role of interim CEO would be shared by:
- Greg Box – General Manager Partnerships, Economy and Culture,
- James Stirton – General Manager Placemaking
- Jodi Kennedy – General Manager Resilient Communities
Bass Coast Mayor Michael Whelan said all three acting CEOs have more than 15 years’ local government and leadership experience. “Council is fortunate to have highly capable leaders within the organisation to ensure a steady transition.”
Ms Wastie resigned last month to take up the position of CEO at the City of Greater Geelong.
She told the Post the council had great depth in its leadership team. “When I step aside, any of my general managers can quite happily and ably handle that role. It’s not an issue.”
Ms Wastie said there was likely to be a very strong field of applicants for the permanent role, internal and external. “When we advertise for senior roles we are inundated with quality applicants.”
Ms Wastie finishes at Bass Coast on July 28, after four and a half years in the role. A recruitment agency will soon begin a formal process to determine a short list for her replacement before the end of the year.
Ms Wastie resigned last month to take up the position of CEO at the City of Greater Geelong.
She told the Post the council had great depth in its leadership team. “When I step aside, any of my general managers can quite happily and ably handle that role. It’s not an issue.”
Ms Wastie said there was likely to be a very strong field of applicants for the permanent role, internal and external. “When we advertise for senior roles we are inundated with quality applicants.”
Ms Wastie finishes at Bass Coast on July 28, after four and a half years in the role. A recruitment agency will soon begin a formal process to determine a short list for her replacement before the end of the year.