Steven Perdia has now been named as the Whakatāne District Council's new chief executive.
Mayor Victor Luca announced Perdia's new position today, following the resignation of former chief executive, Steph O'Sullivan.
Perdia, who is currently the Council’s General Manager Strategy and Transformation, first joined the organisation in July 2021.
“Steve has a grounding in economics, with an honours degree in Economics and Strategic Management that he’s put to use in a variety of business and central and local government roles. Before taking up his current GM role here with us, Steven was a GM at Porirua City Council and spent six years in post-quake Christchurch leading the economic recovery strategy.” says Mayor Victor Luca.
“I’m delighted to be able to announce this appointment. I’ve found Steve to be a highly dedicated General Manager with a good sense of humour, which I consider a good foundation on which to further build our working relationship, for the good of the communities we serve,” Mayor Luca adds.
Chair of the Chief Executive Performance and Support Committee (CEPSC) Councillor Nándor Tánczos says Mr Perdia was the successful candidate following a robust recruitment process that attracted 65 applicants.
“The committee worked with external recruitment specialists to examine and refine a long list of candidates from which eight people were interviewed and four progressed to a final interview by the full Council.” Tánczos says.
Perdia will take up his new role early next month.
Council's Development and Environment Services General Manager, David Bewley will continue as acting chief executive in the interim.
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