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Board opportunity to lead Regional Economic Development
Board opportunity to lead Regional Economic Development

Cradle Coast Authority (CCA) is seeking a skilled and experienced leader to join its Board as an Independent Director and Chair of the Regional Economic Development Committee (REDC). CCA is jointly owned by the nine councils of north-west and western Tasmania and...

Supporting NRM volunteers with essential training
Supporting NRM volunteers with essential training

As part of our Community NRM Engagement Program, Cradle Coast NRM works alongside volunteer groups who use best practice methods to protect our natural resources. From on-ground work and monitoring to education and awareness, volunteers play an important role in...

CCRLUS on track for June 2026 delivery
CCRLUS on track for June 2026 delivery

Cradle Coast Authority (CCA) has welcomed the Tasmanian Government’s additional funding, which will support the delivery of the draft Cradle Coast Regional Land Use Strategy. We acknowledge the Government’s confidence in the region, as evidenced by the additional...

Matthew Greskie

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 FAICD FACP

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.

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Andrew Kneebone

Chair, Regional Economic Development Committee

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Cradle Coast Authority unites the councils of north-west and western Tasmania through strategic collaboration, fostering regional development, and ensuring a collective voice for shared goals and prosperity.