Redland City Council’s CEO, Andrew Chesterman, has resigned after seven and a half years of dedicated public service.
During this time, Mr Chesterman successfully navigated Council through the COVID-19 pandemic and has been a strong advocate for programs that improved Council’s approach to safety, people management, organisational culture and leadership.
Council has said that Mr Chesterman leaves it in a strong financial position, with a new digital transformation program underway and a modern approach to advocacy, major projects management, strategic planning, procurement, and capital works programming.
Highly regarded for humanistic leadership, Mr Chesterman has also driven the introduction of a new Employee Value Proposition, development of Council’s first Reconciliation Action Plan, the adoption of the Hidden Disability Sunflower Initiative, and sponsored many leadership development programs with the organisation being recognised nationally for many of these commitments.
Mr Chesterman said that he was most proud of his connection with employees.
“I wish the Mayor, councillors, our employees and business partners all the very best, and will watch with great affection as Redland City Council continues to make our location one of the very best places on Earth to live, work and play,” Mr Chesterman said.
Mr Chesterman will continue as CEO until 13 September 2024.
Council has appointed Louise Rusan to act as CEO from 13 September 2024 while it undertakes the recruitment process for a new CEO.
On behalf of councillors, Redland City Mayor, Jos Mitchell, thanked Mr Chesterman for his service to the Redlands Coast community and wished him all the very best for his future.
Featured image: Andrew Chesterman. Image credit: Redland City Council.
