CEO and directors

The Corporate Management Team comprises the chief executive officer and three directors.

Acting Chief Executive Officer, Kerry Thompson

Kerry brings more than 30 years’ experience working in senior management roles across state and local government and the not-for-profit sectors, most recently as the chief executive at the Municipal Association of Victoria.

She has been the chief executive at the City of Wyndham and City of Maribyrnong and is a board member at cohealth and Vision Super.

Kerry 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.

Acting Director Corporate Services, Ingrid Bishop

Ingrid has held executive positions across local and state government for 20 years and has held the positions of general manager across all local government directorates - corporate, infrastructure, planning, environment, and community.

This unique capability ensures her strategic, financial, governance and operational expertise and guidance is systemic, integrated and responsive to the many functions and services of Council and its stakeholders.

Ingrid holds governance positions within the local government sector including a panel member for Council Administrator and an Independent Member for Audit and Risk Committee.

The Acting Director Corporate Services is responsible for:

Corporate integrity
Finance
Governance and local laws
Digital services
People and culture
Learning communities
Customer service

Director Sustainable Communities, Rachel Lunn

Rachel is the Director of Sustainable Communities, encompassing all of Council’s Community, Arts and Culture, Economy, Strategy, Urban Planning and Development Enforcement services. She is an experienced and ethical executive leader of Strategy, Environment, Development and Community programs and projects in both state and local government as well as in the private sector.

The Director Sustainable Communities is responsible for:

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

Director Infrastructure and City Services, Matthew Irving

Matthew has worked in local government across the last 15 years with extensive experience in project management, asset management, strategic business and community planning, service delivery, and placemaking in local communities. He is a strategic and innovative leader that seeks creative solutions to complex problems, particularly in regional communities and lean organisations.

With a Bachelor of Civil and Structural Engineering and Graduate Diploma of Business Management (Executive), Matthew enjoys the challenge of working with local communities to create healthy and thriving cities and towns.

The Director Infrastructure and City Services is responsible for: