City of Greater Geelong Chief
Executive Officer Martin Cutter has announced he will step down from his role
at the end of September 2022.
Martin
commenced as the City’s CEO on 4 June 2018 following a successful executive
career across the public and private sectors, including over 18 years in Local
Government.
Under
Martin’s leadership, the City has undergone a significant positive
transformation and has delivered a range of community and business initiatives
to support our region throughout the pandemic and during this current period of
unprecedented population growth and economic development.
Martin Cutter;
I’m
incredibly proud of what we have achieved at the City over the past four years
and my role, while complex, has been incredibly rewarding.
I’d like to thank and acknowledge the Councillor group, the executive
leadership team, the employees and volunteers who have continually demonstrated
their passion and commitment to the organisation and the community.
I’d
like to recognise the support and leadership I have received from those who
have led the Council during my time as CEO, including Cr Bruce Harwood, Cr
Stephanie Asher, Cr Trent Sullivan and Cr Peter Murrihy.
I
feel that now is the right time for both the organisation and for me personally
to step down. I’m now in a time in my life where I can turn to focus on
personal pursuits.
I’m looking forward to spending time with my wife Fiona, our two dogs and our
two boys, who are both based overseas.
Greater Geelong Mayor
Peter Murrihy;
I’d like to thank Martin for his leadership and for his
dedication to making the City a great place to live, work and invest.
Martin is a respected leader and it has been a pleasure to work closely with
him over the past four years due to his straightforward nature, ability to form
positive working relationships and his clear communication style.
It
is fitting that Martin will welcome the organisation into our new building,
Wurriki Nyal, before he ends his time at the City.
Under Martin’s leadership and together with this Council, we were able to
establish a civic precinct that not only transitions seven workplaces into one
but also contributes to the revitalisation of central Geelong.
Martin
has set a clear direction for the organisation and has established a strong
leadership team to support its next leader. I appreciate Martin’s extended
notice to ensure we can undertake a smooth transition process.
An executive search will begin shortly to select a new CEO. A decision will be made by Council on the outcome of this process in the coming months.