CEO & Directors

The Corporate Management Team comprises the Chief Executive Officer and three Directors.

Chief Executive Officer, Aaron van Egmond

Please note that Aaron Van Egmond is on authorised leave between January and July 2022. In his place, the three directors will be filling the CEO role on a rotational basis.

Bachelor Business (Marketing and International Trade), Certificate IV (Business Excellence)

Aaron commenced his role as CEO at Hobsons Bay City Council on 12 June 2018.

Aaron has been a strong leader in the Victorian local government sector for 15 years. Aaron previously served as CEO of Hepburn Shire Council for six years where he had a strong focus on project delivery, financial sustainability, operational efficiency and occupational health and safety. He also focussed on significant improvements in customer service and community engagement.

Prior to his time at Hepburn Shire, he spent nine years at Towong Shire Council, where he served as Director of Development Services overseeing economic development, tourism, local laws, planning, building, environmental health and major projects.

Prior to commencing in local government, Aaron worked in the construction industry as a project manager throughout Victoria and New South Wales. He also brought his entrepreneurial skills to the development and operation of his own businesses focussed on construction, maintenance and property development.

Aaron oversees the entire operation of the Council, as guided by the strategic decisions of the Mayor and Councillors of Hobsons Bay. The Communications, Engagement and Advocacy teams all report directly to the CEO.

Director Corporate Services, Andrew McLeod

Andrew is a highly experienced Corporate Services leader, with an extensive executive background in Corporate Services, Human Resources, Information Technology, Business Improvement, Audit and Risk, Governance and Customer Service within complex political environments in both the private and public sectors. He brings a strong pedigree in change and innovation, particularly in the digital space, to Hobsons Bay City Council. In addition to his commercial experience, Andrew has in excess of 10 years’ experience in Local Government in NSW and Victoria. 

• Corporate Integrity (Legal Counsel)
• Finance
• Governance and Local Laws
• Digital Services
• People and Culture
• Learning Communities

Director Infrastructure and City Services, Sanjay Manivasagasivam

Sanjay has a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons), Advanced Diploma in Business Management qualifications, and over 17 years of experience in local government, private sector and non-government agencies. Sanjay has range of experience from leading major projects in highway construction, airport redevelopment, dam construction, community engagement and capacity building and town design and development.

Director Infrastructure and City Services is responsible for:

• Capital Works
• City Services
• Active Communities and Assets
• Strategic Infrastructure

Director Sustainable Communities Penelope Winslade

Pene has a Bachelor of Arts (honours)/Bachelor of Science, an MBA, and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Pene is a strategic leader who prides herself on empowering people to achieve results through collaborative relationships. With over 20 years experience in federal and state government and at the Boston Consulting Group, Pene brings a strong track record in achieving results in complex settings to Hobsons Bay City Council.

 

The Director Sustainable Communities is responsible for:

• Community Life
• Strategy, Economy and Sustainability
• Planning, Building and Health
• Arts, Culture and Community