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Ms Mariani said she is excited by the appointment.<\/p>\n
“I’m honoured to follow George and grateful for the opportunity to work alongside him to ensure a smooth transition,” she said.<\/p>\n
“This is an exciting time to join a forward-thinking board committed to shaping Ballarat’s future.<\/p>\n
“With innovation driving sectors like energy, agribusiness, advanced manufacturing and the visitor economy, Ballarat is well-positioned to lead and I could not think of a better time to be joining such a dynamic and future-focused board.<\/p>\n
“It’s not enough to merely manage growth as it happens; we need to have a solid plan for how this region will secure the best growth opportunities for a successful and sustainable future.”<\/p>\n
Committee for Ballarat CEO Michael Poulton welcomed Ms Mariani’s appointment.<\/p>\n
“Felicia understands Ballarat and the region well, and has built strong relationships across all levels of government,” Mr Poulton said.<\/p>\n
“Her leadership will be a great asset to the Committee for Ballarat.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
FORMER Victoria Tourism Industry Council CEO Felicia Mariani has been appointed as the next Committee for Ballarat board chair. Ms Mariani will take over from George Fong, who has been in the position for more than three years, at the committee’s annual general meeting on 14 October. Her appointment follows what the committee described as […]<\/p>\n