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Brendan McGrath

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Non Executive Director at GOTAFE
📍 Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia

Brendan is the General Manager of Digital & Commercial Innovation at North East Water, leveraging over 25 years of leadership experience. He was previously the CEO for the Rural City of Wangaratta for nearly 12 years. Colleagues have described him as an "exceptional leader" who is highly regarded for fostering strong community relationships.

Outside of his executive roles, Brendan is deeply invested in his community in North East Victoria. He actively participates in local causes, such as raising funds for FightMND, a charity focused on motor neurone disease. His career has been dedicated to improving outcomes for residents of regional Victoria.

After serving as a local government CEO since 2008, he recently pivoted to drive digital transformation and commercial innovation in the water industry.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Non Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia
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Digital Transformation
He leads the digital transformation and commercial innovation portfolio in his current role at North East Water.
Local Government
Possesses over 25 years of experience, including long-term CEO roles at two separate city councils and serving as President of LGPro Victoria.
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Career

Work history

4-2022
Non Executive Director
GOTAFE
10-2016 - 2-2022
Director
Procurement Australia
1-2014
Chief Executive
Rural City of Wangaratta
11-2011 - 10-2020
Board Member and Former President
LGPro VIC (Local Government Professionals)
1-2008 - 2-2014
Chief Executive Officer
Indigo Shire Council
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Education
Business
Australian Institute of Management
1990 - 1992
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
University of Ballarat
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