Tony is an innovative senior executive with a background that includes executive leadership roles with one of Australia’s largest financial services companies, working in Australia and the United Kingdom, and more recently in Local Government. His finance experience has seen him work in partnership with large corporate businesses through to small enterprises, developing deep commercial acumen. This, overlaid with a strong commitment to community development, has meant his impact in Local Government has been significant, including developing community programs that not only transform community engagement and wellbeing, but also create economic security. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Economics and an MBA. A particular strength, skill and passion is building safe, engaging, inclusive and sustainable communities. A dedicated advocate for refugees and the benefits of immigration.