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Baw Baw Shire appoints Martin Hopley as interim CEO following Mark Dupe's resignation
Baw Baw Shire Council has appointed Martin Hopley as interim CEO following Mark Dupe's resignation. Hopley, an experienced executive, will lead the organization until August 2025 or until a permanent CEO is appointed.
Baw Baw Shire Council has today announced the appointment of Martin Hopley as the organisation's new interim Chief Executive Officer following the resignation of Mark Dupe last week. Council voted to offer the temporary leadership role to Mr Hopley during today's confidential council meeting. Mr Hopley has been a key member of our Executive Leadership team at Baw Baw Shire since 2017 and is an accomplished executive with years of experience in local government.
Martin Hopley has been appointed Baw Baw Shire Council's first Chief Information Officer to lead innovation and technological change for the community
Interim leadership secured
Baw Baw Shire Mayor Cr Danny Goss said Mr Hopley would ensure business continuity for the organisation while a comprehensive recruitment process for a new permanent Chief Executive Officer would commence in the new year.
"We can assure the community that we will continue delivering positive outcomes for Baw Baw during this important transition phase. We thank Martin for supporting us through this period and look forward to commencing the recruitment process for our new CEO," Cr Goss said. Mr Hopley has been appointed interim CEO until 31 August 2025 or until an ongoing CEO is appointed.
Pictures from Baw Baw Shire Council website.
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