City of Canada Bay Mayor Angelo Tsirekas is pleased to announce that Mr Peter Gainsford will replace Mr Gary Sawyer as General Manager from 29 January. Mr Sawyer is retiring after 11 years as General Manager with the City of Canada Bay Council and over 40 years’ service in the public sector.
Mr Gainsford joins the City of Canada Bay from the Inner West Council where he was the Deputy General Manager Assets and Environment.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for Peter. He takes over the leadership of Council in a strong position but following a time of change and uncertainty. I am sure the staff will join me to make him welcome as we move into a period of stability where we can build on delivering great services for our community. The other Councillors and I are looking forward to working with Peter,” Mayor Tsirekas said.
Mr Gainsford has an MBA and a Degree in Civil Engineering. He started at Leichhardt Council as an apprentice in March 1983 and rose through the ranks in Corporate Services and Asset Management to become Director of Infrastructure and Service Delivery in 2002.
He is committed to long term financial sustainability, excellence in customer service, and the delivery of quality services for the community.