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Cradle Coast Authority welcomes experienced aquaculture leader
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Upcoming Community Engagement Sessions for Wind Farm Proposals in Burnie/ Waratah Area
]UPCOMING COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSIONS - HELLYER WIND FARM AND GUILDFORD WIND FARM RIDGLEY 4 - 7PM Tuesday 7 June Ridgley Community Centre 2 Parker Ct, Ridgley WARATAH 4 - 7PM Wednesday 8 June Waratah Men's Shed 21 William St, Waratah Information sessions will be...
Seeks action on Federal Election Priorities CCA
Cradle Coast Authority (CCA) says now is the time for Braddon candidates to commit federalfunding to CCA’s regional election priorities. READ MEDIA RELEASE
Media release – CCA seeks action on Federal election priorities
Cradle Coast Authority (CCA) says now is the time for Braddon candidates to commit federal funding to CCA’s regional election priorities. Speaking in relation to CCA’s five regional election priorities previously shared with Braddon candidates, CCA CEO,...
Matthew Greskie
Independent Director
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Matthew (Mat) Greskie, B.Eng (Hons), GAICD, has extensive Board and senior management experience, including 11 years as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dulverton Waste Management. He has a Bachelor of Engineering and is a graduate of the AICD.
Mat is a recognised leader in governance, strategy, risk management, strategic asset management, and project and contract management. He brings this suite of skills and knowledge to the CCA Board, where he looks forward to providing the community with the highest level of confidence in the organisation's governance and decision-making.
Mat’s current Board roles include Chair of Water Operations Association of Australia, Chair of NAMS Canada and Deputy Chair of the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board.
John Dowling B.Pharm FCPA FACP FAICD FPG
Independent Director
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John Dowling B.Pharm FCPA FACP FAICD FPG is a Pharmacist and Certified Practising Accountant with extensive experience in business, governance, and community service. He is the Director of Terry White Chemmart Latrobe and Tasmanian Vice President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.
John is Treasurer of Youth, Family and Community Connections (YFCC) and a Fellow of CPA Australia, the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the Australian College of Pharmacy, and the Pharmacy Guild of Australia. His leadership roles include serving as the former State President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia and holding directorships with Guild Insurance, Guild Super, GuildLink, and Gold Cross, as well as being the immediate past Chairman of Meridian Lawyers.
John was born in Devonport and has spent the majority of his life living on the North-west Coast. His family history here goes back many generations. After running a successful local business for more than 30 years, he remains passionate about the region’s prosperity and is committed to supporting its continued growth through his role with the Cradle Coast Authority.
Andrew Kneebone
Chair, Regional Economic Development Committee