The Cradle Coast Authority today welcomed the announcement by the Tasmanian Labor Party that if elected it would work...
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Philip Reid appointed as new CEO of Cradle Coast Authority
Mr. Philip Reid, Acting General Manager of Norfolk Island Regional Council, has been appointed as the new CEO of the...
New project builds on lessons from 2016 floods to strengthen Tasmania’s resilience and recovery
In a major step to improve Tasmania’s flood resilience and recovery, the state’s three natural resource management...
Burnie City Council votes to re-joins Cradle Coast Authority
Cradle Coast Authority (CCA) is pleased to confirm that at the Burnie City Council meeting on 24 June, Councillors...
CCA hopeful Burnie City Council will re-join
Cradle Coast Authority hopeful Burnie City Council will re-join the regional organisation, restoring full regional...
Future Energy Hub – Community Event
Regional leaders, industry stakeholders and community members interested in the renewable energy transition have come...
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CCA is seeking two skilled directors to lead the region
CCA is seeking two independent directors to serve as: • Chairperson of the CCA Board of Directors • Chairperson of the Regional Natural Resource Management (NRM) Committee and Director on the CCA Board These roles require visionary leaders committed to strengthening...
The real energy challenge facing Tasmania
Tasmania has a proud and longstanding history of renewable energy, beginning with our first major hydropower project in 1916. But this legacy can sometimes mask the reality that we are facing an energy crisis. Unlike the crisis of 2016, our current challenge is...
CCA welcomes election commitment for Regional Partnership Agreements
The Cradle Coast Authority today welcomed the announcement by the Tasmanian Labor Party that if elected it would work with local government to establish Regional Partnership Agreements between local governments and the State Government. Chair of the Cradle Coast Board...
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