Peter joined Council as Chief Executive Officer in July, 2025.
A leader with a strong community focus, Peter is highly respected and has extensive experience and knowledge in local government, having worked in the sector for the past 30 years.
During his eight years as CEO at Greater Shepparton City Council, Peter was responsible for overseeing 800 staff and an annual budget of $140 million.
He played an instrumental role in the delivery of various infrastructure projects for the region, along with navigating the organisation through several challenges including the Covid-19 pandemic and the October 2022 flood event.
Prior to Shepparton Peter was CEO at Wattle Range Council in South Australia for three years and held senior executive positions at Shepparton and Gannawarra Shire Council.
Most recently in 2024, he was appointed by the Victorian Government as a Municipal Monitor at Buloke Shire Council.
A qualified engineer, Peter has completed the senior leadership course at Harvard Business School and the company directors’ course through the Australian Institute of Company Directors.