Each division has 2 to 5 departments that provide services and support to the local community. A general manager or an executive manager is in charge of each division. The Executive Leadership Team is made up of the general managers and the Chief Executive Officer. The CEO reports to the Council.

Meet the Executive Leadership Team

Portrait photograph of Chris Carroll

Chief Executive Officer

Chris Carroll

  • Organisational performance and development
  • Mayor and Councillor liaison
  • Governance and integrity
  • City administration
  • Leading organisational strategy and leadership
  • Supporting Mayor and Councillors 

City Growth and Development

Brian Tee, General Manager

  • City Development
  • City Planning and Sustainability
  • City Growth and Culture
  • Safety and Amenity
Portrait photograph of Kylie Bennetts

Community Wellbeing and Inclusion

Kylie Bennetts, General Manager

  • Open Space, Recreation and Community Resilience
  • Family, Youth and Children
  • Community Building and Inclusion
  • Community Services
Portrait photograph of James Gullan

Governance and Organisational Performance

James Gullan, Executive Manager

  • Governance and Organisational Performance
  • Risk and Assurance
  • Community Engagement 
  • Enterprise Portfolio Management Office (EPMO)
Portrait photograph of Lachlan Johnson, GM of City of Port Phillip

Operations and Infrastructure

Lachlan Johnson, General Manager

  • Finance
  • Waste and City Maintenance
  • Project Delivery
  • Property and Assets

Organisational Capability and Experience

Claire Stevens, General Manager

  • Customer Experience and Transformation
  • Digital and Technology Services
  • People, Culture and Safety
  • South Melbourne Market

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