WHITTLESEA Shire Council will have a new Chief Executive Officer as the current chief, Craig Lloyd, is heading to Western Australia.
The council announced last Wednesday it will begin a recruitment process for a new CEO as Mr Lloyd decided not to have a new contract.
Mr Lloyd has instead accepted the role of CEO at the City of Joondalup in Western Australia. His stint at Whittlesea comes to an end next month.
Mayor Cr Lawrie Cox acknowledged Mr Lloyd’s contribution to the organisation and the broader community during his tenure.
“Since joining the City of Whittlesea in 2020, Craig has provided strong and considered leadership through many challenges and changes, including a period of administration, the COVID-19 pandemic and the return of an elected Council,” Cr Cox said.
“He has driven important organisational reforms that have strengthened the council’s delivery of infrastructure, enhanced financial management, elevated customer service standards, deepened community engagement and advanced the use of technology.
“His commitment to good governance, organisational excellence, and positive community outcomes has positioned council strongly for the future. He leaves behind a capable and resilient organisation.
“Council extends its sincere thanks to Mr Lloyd for his outstanding service to the City of Whittlesea. He has made a significant and lasting contribution during his time with us, and we wish him every success in the future.”
Mr Lloyd will finish with the City of Whittlesea in late May ahead of some pre-arranged leave.
Council will soon make arrangements for an Acting CEO.
Confidential City of Whittlesea Council discussions were held in February about the employment contract of Mr Lloyd as his current term was to set to expire in October 2026.
Mr Lloyd said: “Some of my personal highlights have been overseeing the delivery of the Aboriginal Gathering Place, conferring thousands of new citizens, the delivery of the Whittlesea Service Hub and council’s recent response to the Longwood Fires.”
“I am pleased to be leaving the City of Whittlesea in a strong position to continue delivering 100-plus services each day for our community. I have no doubt my successor will continue to support the team in this important work, ensuring that our growing community has the services and infrastructure it needs well into the future.”
Mr Lloyd commenced as Chief Executive Officer of the City of Whittlesea on October 12, 2020.
Mr Lloyd is an accomplished singer and songwriter, taking out National Male Artist of the Year in 2023.
Since beginning to seriously pursue his passion for music in 2019, Mr Lloyd has released an album along with a string of well-received singles.
