City of Wanneroo welcomes new director

Chris will oversee the City’s land use planning and development functions, from project inception, assessment and approval, through to supervising the construction and delivery of new developments and communities.

“We’re pleased to welcome Chris to our team,” CEO Bill Parker said. “He brings a unique blend of planning expertise and passion for organisational culture, which will be invaluable as our diverse City continues to expand.”

“Chris’ appointment to our Executive Leadership team strengthens our commitment to fostering a people-centric culture within the organisation. I’m looking forward to working together with Chris to achieve great outcomes for our community in the years ahead.”

Chris joins the City of Wanneroo from across the lake at the City of Joondalup, where he was instrumental in representing the needs of residents and ratepayers as the Director of Planning and Community Development.

He also held previous planning roles at the City of Stirling and in the private sector.

He holds a Master of Urban and Regional Planning from Curtin University, a Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) from Murdoch University and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors course.

"I'm delighted to be joining the City of Wanneroo and contributing to its exciting future," Chris said.

"I'm passionate about the region and look forward to working with the community and my new colleagues to deliver on the City's strategic vision.”

Chris’ appointment reflects the City’s commitment to engaging leading talent to drive our strategic planning initiatives and ensure our City remains a great place to live, work and visit.