Bellarine Bayside appoints new CEO

THE Bellarine Bayside Foreshore Committee of Management has announced the appointment of Bruce Elliot as its new chief executive officer.
Mr Elliot will begin the role on July 13 and work alongside the present chief executive officer, John Nankervis, in the preceding week.
Bellarine Bayside unanimously approved the appointment of Mr Elliot following a national search.
“Bruce brings a wealth of experience from an extensive background in executive leadership roles in the public sector,” Bellarine Bayside committee chair Melanie Rogers said.
“The Committee is thrilled to have attracted a candidate with his depth of industry experience and were very impressed with his personable nature and the set of values he displays which align well with Bellarine Bayside.
“We are looking forward to working with Bruce to ensure Bellarine Bayside continues to deliver on its responsibility to protect, restore and enhance the northern Bellarine coastal reserve.”
Mr Elliot said he was thrilled to be taking on the role.
“Bellarine Bayside demonstrate strong leadership in coastal management, which is in part due to their strong links with community and industry stakeholders.
“I’m really looking forward to working with the Committee, staff and community alike to deliver the next stage of growth and build on their success into the future.”
Mr Elliot is presently with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, where he has been leading their corporate services, edu-tourism and reef conservation/restoration programs to achievements including improved key stakeholder engagement and the expansion and delivery of multi-million-dollar conservation programs.
He has previously held senior roles with the Australian Taxation Office and the Australian Army.