Media Release: Acting CEO Appointment
At the ordinary Council meeting held on 27 November 2024, the Council authorised the appointment of Mr Henry Inat as a suitably qualified and experienced candidate for the role of Acting Chief Executive Officer.
This decision follows the recent announcement that Council Chief Executive Officer, Mr Paul Simpson had resigned from his position after 2.5 years of service.
The District Council of Orroroo Carrieton is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Henry Inat as Acting Chief Executive Officer. Mr Inat will officially assume the role on Monday 9 December 2024.
Mayor Chapman welcomed Mr Inat’s appointment, stating, “He was pleased to see Mr Inat join the team and is looking forward to working with him and staff to continue serving the needs of our community, and we are committed to moving forward with the Council’s agenda.”
Mr Inat brings with him over 20 years of senior executive experience in the local government sector. Most recently, he served as the Chief Executive Officer for the Town of Gawler Council, where he completed an 11-year tenure in February of this year.
Mayor Chapman added, “We look forward to introducing Henry to the District Council of Orroroo and Carrieton and its community. With all Council Members and staff working together, we will continue to meet the daily operational needs of the Council while advancing the many initiatives that have been in progress over recent years.”
Council has recently commenced the process to seek the appointment of a new permanent CEO hoping that the new CEO starts early in 2025.
