Executive leadership team

The Shire of Nillumbik's executive leadership team is headed by the Chief Executive Officer.

The executive team is responsible for the day-to-day management of council operations, in line with the strategic directions of the Council Plan.

Our executive team

Carl Cowie

Chief Executive Officer

Derek Rotter

Chief Operating Officer, Infrastructure and Planning

• Capital and Infrastructure
• Recreation and Leisure
• Operations Centre 
• Strategic Planning, Transport and Environment
• Planning and Environmental Health
• Building Services

Blaga Naumoski

Chief Community and Integrity Officer, Community and Governance

• Governance
• Community Safety and Emergency Management
• Integrity 
• Community Programs
• Community Partnerships
• Economic Development and Tourism
• Living & Learning
• Libraries

Bulent Oz

Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Services

• Finance
• Customer Experience and Business Performance
• Information Technology
• Risk and Safety
• Human Resources
• Advocacy, Communications and Engagement
• Procurement and Contracts