Our Board of Directors
Council-Appointed G21 Directors
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Cr Jenny Blake Mayor Golden Plains Shire |
Cr Lyn Russell |
Cr Libby Coker |
Cr Bob Merriman Deputy Mayor Borough of Queenscliffe |
Cr Keith Fagg Mayor (Deputy G21 Chair) City of Greater Geelong |
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Rob Small Chief Executive Officer Colac Otway Shire |
Stephen Wall Chief Executive Officer Surf Coast Shire |
Lenny Jenner Chief Executive Officer Borough of Queenscliffe |
Rod Nicholls Chief Executive Officer Golden Plains Shire |
Stephen Griffin Chief Executive Officer City of Greater Geelong |
Elected Directors
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Ed Coppe |
Barbara Abley |
Michael Malouf
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Jason Trethowan |
Bernadette Uzelac |
Board Officer
![]() Elaine Carbines Chief Executive Officer G21 |
Composition and role of the G21 Board of Directors The G21 Board of Directors includes:
The G21 Board of Directors endorse the priorities identified by the G21 Pillars. They explore methods to implement these projects by engaging with G21 member organisations and other stakeholders to influence potential project funding and support bodies. |
G21 Pillar Leaders
Our Pillar Groups are at the heart of G21. There are eight Pillar Groups based on our region’s key priorities: Arts & Culture, Economic Development, Education & Training, Environment, Health & Wellbeing, Planning & Services, Sport & Recreation and Transport. Our Pillars Leaders are key decision makers and experts within their Pillar category.
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Arts & Culture Barbara Abley Director G21 Board |
Environment |
Education & Training David Cotsell Director Wordsmith Enterprises
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Economic Development
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Sport & Recreation |
Health & Wellbeing |
Transport Gary Van Driel Manager City Services City of Greater Geelong |
Planning & Services |















