Director Sustainable Development - Geraldine Christou

Bachelor of Business
Graduate Australian Institute of Company Directors
Williamson Leadership Graduate

Geraldine was appointed to the position of Director Sustainable Development in January 2018, after seven years leading the Economic Development team at Council.

Having grown up in Shepparton and raised a family here, Geraldine is very passionate about the community in which she lives. Geraldine has extensive experience in local government, having worked in the sector for over 17 years, following 12 years in the private sector ensuring a thorough understanding of the challenges that business and industry face. Geraldine has subsequently developed strong connections with the sector, working with them to facilitate new investment, growth and implement sustainability measures and maintain global competitiveness.

Geraldine has strong links to our community, representing Council on a number of boards and committees including the La Trobe University Regional Advisory Board, Rail Freight Alliance and the Regional Development Australia Hume Committee. Geraldine has been a strong advocate on a number of key regional issues including passenger, high speed and inland rail, Goulburn Valley Highway (Shepparton) Bypass, CBD revitalisation, water security and is a member of the Shepparton Central Rotary Club.  Geraldine also recently graduated from the Williamson Leadership Program.

Geraldine is working hard to ensure that the level of infrastructure and services for our community supports sustainable growth of the municipality and allows capitalisation of our many unique attributes.

As the Director Sustainable Development Geraldine is responsible for:

  • Economic Development
    • Business Centre
    • Business & Industry Development
    • Business & Industry Promotion
    • Events
    • Visitor Economy
    • Grants Facilitation & Advocacy
  • Environment
    • Animal Management
    • Environmental Health
    • Immunisation
    • Mosquito Management
    • RiverConnect
    • Sustainability & Environment 
  • Planning and Building Services
    • Building Approvals
    • Building Enforcement
    • Local Laws
    • Parking
    • Statutory Planning
    • Strategic Planning