Golden Plains Shire Council is pleased to announce that Adam McSwain has today officially commenced his role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Adam joins Golden Plains Shire from Hume City Council where he was the Director Infrastructure and Assets. He previously held a General Manager (Chief Executive Officer) role at Edwards River Council in New South Wales from 2017 to 2020. Adam has also held other Director level roles at Bayside City Council and Swan Hill Rural City Council. He holds a Master of Business Administration, Master of Politics and Public Policy and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Adam said he was excited to begin his new role and help develop great outcomes for the future of Golden Plains Shire.
“It’s great to get started at Golden Plains today. In the lead up to commencing I have caught up with the Mayor Cr Owen Sharkey and I’ve already reviewed several Council strategies and documents to ensure I can hit the ground running,” he said.
“I look forward to being out and about in the community and getting to work with Councillors and staff to achieve great outcomes for Council and the region.”
In a joint statement, Golden Plains Shire councillors extended a warm welcome to Adam and his family and said they were excited to work collaboratively with the new CEO over the coming years.
“Adam brings extensive leadership experience to Golden Plains Shire, and he will be implementing his clear vision for the future of our Shire. We’re looking forward to working with him and capitalising on the unique opportunities ahead,” they said.
Steve Sagona served as Interim CEO since March, providing continuity and stability for the organisation during this time. Council thanks Steve for his guidance and leadership.