Hugh Phemister, the Interim Chief Executive Officer of Willoughby City Council, has been appointed as the Council’s permanent General Manager.
Mr Phemister, who was previously the Council’s Planning and Infrastructure Director, took over as Interim CEO following the retirement of CEO Debra Just in March.
The council resolved to change the title of the position to General Manager during the recruitment process to align with terminology in the local government act.
He has previously held senior executive roles in state government, and is a chartered accountant with experience in the private sector.