Municipal Association of Victoria appoints new CEO
The Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) has announced the appointment of its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following a national recruitment process.
New CEO, Kelly Grigsby, has extensive experience in local government leadership roles. Ms Grigsby is currently the CEO of the City of Hobart and was formerly CEO of Wyndham City Council (2015-2021).
Ms Grigsby’s background includes city shaping, organisational transformation, service reform, and as a respected sector leading CEO is experienced in intergovernmental influencing with experience at state, national and international levels.
Ms Grigsby is also a Senior Honorary Fellow at the Melbourne School of Government and a member of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) State Advisory Council.
MAV President, Councillor David Clark, said Ms Grigsby was selected by the Board after an extensive and highly competitive national recruitment process.
“The MAV Board is excited to have secured someone of Kelly’s calibre and experience, who will bring a contemporary approach to leading the local government sector into a new era in Victoria over the coming years,” Cr Clark said.
“Kelly is well-recognised in the local government sector as an innovative, result-focussed and visionary organisational leader. We look forward to welcoming her back to Victoria.”
Ms Grigsby has been appointed for a term of five years and will commence in the role on 24 July 2023.
“I am thrilled to welcome Kelly to the role of CEO at the MAV and am confident that her leadership will help the MAV continue to deliver exceptional outcomes to the local government sector and their respective communities,” Cr Clark said.
Taken from Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) Media Release on 5 June 2023.