Town of Walkerville CEO resigns

Town of Walkerville Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Andrew MacDonald has resigned to pursue a rare and exciting opportunity to return to his hometown of Goolwa, where he will take the reins as CEO at Alexandrina Council.

Mr MacDonald said that while it was a tough choice to leave the Town of Walkerville, leading the community where he grew up has long been a personal aspiration.

“This has been an extremely difficult decision for me, as I have established close relationships with staff, Council Members and the community,” Mr MacDonald said.

“Together, we have developed a positive workplace culture and achieved significant momentum with Council’s major projects.

“I am extremely confident that in my absence, Council will successfully deliver all major projects and will continue to grow the positive culture we enjoy today.”

Mr MacDonald’s leadership has been pivotal in both fostering a collaborative environment within the Town of Walkerville and advancing Council’s key redevelopments – including the 39 Smith Street recreation centre and the Walkerville Oval precinct.

Mayor Melissa Jones expressed her appreciation for Mr MacDonald’s invaluable leadership over the past 12 months.

“In his short tenure, Andrew’s contributions to the Town of Walkerville have made a lasting impact – particularly in fostering a ‘One Team’ approach with Council Members, staff and our community,” Mayor Jones said.

“While we will miss his vision and dedication, and are disappointed to see him depart Walkerville, we are pleased he is able to fulfil a personal aspiration in leading his home community in this new chapter in his career.

“Alexandrina is fortunate to welcome a passionate and experienced leader. We wish him all the best in his role as CEO at their Council.”

Mr MacDonald will commence as the new CEO of Alexandrina Council in the coming months. In the interim, he will stay on board at Town of Walkerville to ensure a smooth transition for all staff, Council Members and the community.

Town of Walkerville expresses its gratitude to Mr MacDonald for his dedication and contributions during his tenure. Council will begin the recruitment process of identifying a successor to continue the momentum and vision that have been established for the Township.

For media inquiries, please contact Town of Walkerville’s Group Manager Public Relations Sarah Spencer on 0478 408 789.