GORCAPA CEO Jodie Sizer resigns

GREAT Ocean Road Coast and Parks Authority’s inaugural chief executive Jodie Sizer has this week resigned her position from the land management body.

The reason for her decision is not yet known.

Andy Mathers, GORCAPA’s director of community, corporate affairs and visitor economy is now serving as acting CEO.

Christine Ferguson, who recently concluded a six-month stint as a state government-appointed municipal monitor to the Colac Otway Shire council, will assume the role of interim CEO from Monday, April 28, while the organisation commences a search for a new boss.

Ms Sizer was appointed to the role in 2021, shortly after the formation of the organisation and over the past four years has helped guide the consolidation and unification of land management along the Great Ocean Road.

Previously, this responsibility was divided between 11 different entities.

In a statement earlier today (Thursday, April 17), GORCAPA board chair Libby Mears acknowledged Ms Sizer’s contribution to the organisation, and her leadership through what Ms Mears described as an “important period of growth and transition”.

“Jodie has played a significant part in establishing the organisation’s foundations, engaging with community groups and traditional owners, and shaping our strategic direction during our formative years,” Ms Mears said.

“The board thanks Jodie for her dedication and wishes her every success in her future endeavours.”