Mayor welcomes new CEO

Mayor Patricia Morris AM JP today welcomed the appointment of Daniel Simms as the new Chief Executive Officer of the City of Gosnells.

I am delighted to welcome Daniel Simms and very excited that the City of Gosnells has managed to attract such a high calibre executive.

“Daniel has an excellent track record and is just the man to lead the City of Gosnells as we embark on an exciting new era.

“With the Maddington-Kenwick regeneration programme, the Amherst Town Centre development in Southern River and the continuing revitalisation of the City centre just a few of the projects the City is involved in, these are very significant times in the development of this exciting and diverse community.

“The Council has a great record of top class financial management, underpinned by a commitment to strategic planning and Daniel will be able to build on this. With a strong administrative team in place the Council is well placed to continue to deliver quality local government to over 94,000 people who call the City home.”

Mr Simms is currently acting CEO at the City of Wanneroo, where he has also held positions as Director Governance and Strategy and Manager Strategy and Executive Services.

Previously Mr Simms had worked at the Shire of Dowerin, where he was Chief Executive officer, the Shire of York and the City of Kalgoorlie Boulder.

He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science and a Graduate Diploma in Business in Local Government from Deakin and is currently studying towards a Masters of Business Administration.

Mr Simms will start as CEO at the City of Gosnells on 22 October.

As posted on the COG website