Council's Executive Team

 

	Michael Mamo General Manager The General Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the Council as well as supporting the Mayor and Councillors, Legal Services, Internal Audit and Business Performance and Improvement. Michael has over 20 years experience working in the Local Government. Prior to joining Strathfield Council, Michael worked at Bayside Council as the Director City Performance and before that he was the Chief Financial Officer at Blacktown City Council, having previously worked at Waverley Council and the City of Ryde Council. Michael has an expertise in financial management and a strong enthusiasm to positively shape Strathfield Council.
	Cathy Edwards-Davis Director Engineering and Operations The Director Engineering and Operations is responsible for engineering, traffic management, operations and asset management. Cathy joins Strathfield Council after working at Inner West Council as their Director Infrastructure, and prior to that as the Director Public Works. Cathy was also the Director Works and Infrastructure at Ashfield Council, and the Manager Engineering Services at Woollahra Municipal Council. Cathy has mentored and supported large teams to deliver successful outcomes and thrives on working with teams to ensure objectives are being met as well as the highest level of service possible.
	Kristy Watts Director Corporate and Community The Corporate and Community services directorate is responsible for ensuring we have good strategy, governance, and policy in place, and provides key services and contact points for our community. Before coming to Strathfield Council, Kristy held the position as the Executive Manager People and Culture and the Executive Manager Customer Experience at Blacktown City Council, in addition to the Company Secretary at Blacktown Venue Management. Kristy has significant experience dealing with complex local, national, and international organisations in both the public and private sectors.
	Clare Harley Director Environment and Planning The Director Planning and Environment is responsible for planning, development, compliance, environmental services and regulatory services. Clare joins Strathfield Council after working at Bayside Council as Manager Strategic Planning since 2017, with a distinguished career in local government and the private sector where she has held leadership roles throughout Australia and in London as a Strategic Planner and Urban Designer. Clare is passionate about delivering great urban design and environmental outcomes for the community which activate the local area and create opportunities to positively connect local communities.