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CCA welcomes the good news about Project Marinus
The Cradle Coast Authority (CCA) has welcomed the release of the Project Marinus BusinessCase Assessment which...
Kick Starting Energy Careers on the West Coast
The Cradle Coast Authority has partnered with Beacon Foundation and Granville HarbourWind Farm to provide West Coast...
Swinburne University boost for the region
A new partnership between the Cradle Coast Authority (CCA) and Swinburne University’sCentre for Social Impact, has...
Councils and CCA to increase apprenticeships
The region’s Councils are looking to provide more jobs for young people through a projectbeing managed by the Cradle...
Minister to launch energy hub at Cradle Coast Authority
Minister for Energy, Guy Barnett, will officially launch the Cradle Coast Future Energy Hubon Friday. A joint...
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2022 Cradle Coast Local Government School-based Apprenticeship Opportunities
Ready to kick off your career, but not sure where to start?Have you considered local government?One industry with endless possibilities! READ MEDIA RELEASE
Local Agriculture Forum talks productivity and sustainability
On Friday the 6th of August the second WalkerAg Consultancy Industry Forum was heldin Ulverstone, bringing together farmers and expert speakers to discuss the latestadvances in crop agronomy, natural asset protection and farm education programs. READ MEDIA RELEASE
Cradle Coast Authority appoints Sheree Vertigan AM as Acting CEO
One of Cradle Coast Authority’s directors, Sheree Vertigan AM, will take on an ActingCEO role until a new CEO is recruited. Ms Vertigan will take a leave of absence fromher Board and Regional Economic Development Steering Group Chair roles duringthis time. READ MEDIA...
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