A former chief executive of Maribyrnong and Wyndham councils has been appointed acting chief executive of Hobsons Bay.
Kerry Thompson was appointed to the role at a meeting of Hobsons Bay council on February 25 and will officially begin on Monday, March 3.
Ms Thompson takes over from Rachel Lunn who herself was acting in the role after chief executive Aaron van Egmond was suspended in January while WorkSafe Victoria investigates safety issues at the council.
Along with her previous roles at Wyndham and maribyrnong council’s, Ms Thomspon was most recently the chief executive of the Municipal Association of Victoria and is a board director at both cohealth and Vision Super.
“As the organisation moves through formal external and internal investigations, it is important that we now have a highly experienced person in the role of Acting CEO,” said Hobsons Bay mayor Daria Kellander of Ms Thompson’s appointment.
“Kerry will not only lead the organisation through the next period of investigations and organisational improvements in the areas of safety, risk and governance, she will also be overseeing the initiation of the development and delivery of our new council plan, budget and other key pieces of work for our community,” she said.
Cr Kellander also paid tribute to Ms Lunn for serving in the role following Mr van Egmond’s suspension and planning for future improvements.
“Rachel will continue to be part of this work, driving positive organisational change and working closely with myself and councillors, as a member of our executive team,” she said.
“She will return to her substantive role as director, sustainable communities on Monday, March 3.”
Cade Lucas.
