Mayor Rhys Williams today announced that well-known Mandurah local Casey Mihovilovich will become the City of Mandurah’s new Chief Executive Officer, following a unanimous vote by Council at its meeting on Tuesday night.
Mayor Williams said Casey will be just the third person to hold the title of CEO at the City of Mandurah, and this was the first time Council had appointed a new CEO in 20 years.
“Following an extensive and highly competitive recruitment process, on behalf of Council, it is a privilege to appoint such an outstanding person to this important role,” Mayor Williams said.
Casey has held the position of Director Business Services for the City of Mandurah since 2019 and prior to this held senior positions at the City of Kwinana and Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale. A highly qualified, experienced and well-respected senior leader in local government, Casey will succeed Mark Newman, who leaves the role in July following 30 years of service, including 20 as CEO.
Mayor Williams said since joining the City in 2019, Casey had proven to be an influential and decisive leader who very quickly established strong and robust relationships with Council, staff and key stakeholders.
“Throughout her employment to date, and reinforced through the recruitment process, Casey has shown an ambitious, collaborative, strategic and results-driven approach to her work, the work of the City and of Council,” he said.
“In making this appointment, Council has shown its faith in Casey’s ability to lead the City administration in the best interest of ratepayers and work alongside Council to deliver a strong and bright future for Mandurah.
“Casey is well known to the Mandurah community for her role as one of WA’s greatest state league basketballers. In my time working with Casey, she has demonstrated the same exemplary work ethic and team-based approach in her professional role. This is a really exciting appointment for Mandurah.
“I look forward to working in partnership with Casey, Council, our staff and community to continue delivering a progressive and ambitious agenda for Mandurah.”
Having grown up in Mandurah and now raising her own family here, Casey said she felt privileged to have been appointed as the City’s new CEO.
“I am honoured and proud to be appointed as the next CEO,” Casey said.
“Mandurah has evolved immensely in my lifetime and I look forward to working alongside the Mayor, Council and the entire City of Mandurah team to realise the opportunities that still lie ahead for this amazing place.”
Casey will officially assume her new responsibilities on 19 July 2023.
Media Contact: Rachel Edwards, Executive Officer to the Mayor and Councillors, on 0436 811 169 or mayor@mandurah.wa.gov.au
