Aaron van Egmond has been appointed as Hobsons Bay Council’s new chief executive, replacing Chris Eddy.
Mr van Egmond has served as CEO of Hepburn Shire Council since 2012, before which he worked for Towong Shire Council for 11 years in a director role.
Before entering local government, he was a project manager in construction.
As reported by Star Weekly last October, Mr Eddy, who was appointed Hobsons Bay CEO in 2012, did not seek to renew his contract which expires in May. He expects to remain in the public sector.
Mr van Egmond was appointed by a unanimous vote of councillors.
Mayor Angela Altair said Mr van Egmond had impressed the councillors in what was a very competitive process.
“Mr van Egmond has proven skills as a CEO and is well suited to help lead us and the organisation during a period in local government where we will see significant change,” she said.
Mr van Egmond said he was looking forward to starting in the role later this year and to working with the council and communities of Hobsons Bay.
“I can’t wait to start spending time with the mayor, councillors and the staff of Hobsons Bay to learn more about how they think we can deliver on the aspirations of the community,” he said.
He starts on June 12. Corporate services director Tammi Rose will be acting CEO from May 1.
