Executive leadership team

The Shire of Nillumbik's executive leadership team, headed by the Chief Executive Officer, are 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

Carl Cowie

Jeremy Livingston (Acting)
Chief Operating Officer

Photo of Jeremy Livingston. Jeremy is wearing a suit and tie and standing in the foyer of the Nillumbik Council building.

  • Capital and Infrastructure
  • Recreation and Leisure
  • Operations Centre

Frank Vassilacos
Director Planning, Environment and Strategy

Frank Vassilacos headshot
  • Building
  • Strategic Planning and Environment
  • Traffic and Transport
  • Statutory Planning and Health
  • Economic Development and Tourism

Blaga Naumoski
Director Governance, Communications and Community Safety 

Photo of Blaga Naumoski. Blaga is wearing a black shirt with white trim and standing in the foyer of the Nillumbik Council building.

  • Governance and Property
  • Communications and Engagement
  • Community Safety
  • Emergency Management
  • Corporate Information and Integrity

Jeremy Livingston
Director Culture and Performance

Photo of Jeremy Livingston. Jeremy is wearing a suit and tie and standing in the foyer of the Nillumbik Council building.

  • Finance, Assets and Procurement
  • Customer Experience and Business Performance
  • Information Technology
  • Human Resources
  • Risk and Safety
  • Edendale Community Environment Farm

Corrienne Nichols
Director Communities

Photo of Corrienne Nichols. Corrienne is wearing a black shirt and green scarf and standing in the foyer of the Nillumbik Council building.

  • Living & Learning Nillumbik
  • Community Partnerships
  • Community Programs
  • Libraries
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