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    Matthew Hyde - CEO 

     B Sc (Hons),  MBA,  GAICD

    Matthew Hyde is the Chief Executive Officer of Wodonga Council, bringing more than 25 years of leadership experience in local government across regional and metropolitan communities in three states. 

    Matthew holds a Masters in Business Administration, is a Graduate of the Institute of Company Directors and holds a Honours Degree in Science.

    Since joining Wodonga in 2022, Matthew has led the organisation with a strong focus on financial sustainability, strategic growth and community engagement.

    He is committed to delivering transparent, efficient and inclusive services, while driving key priorities such as regional development, housing supply and economic growth. 

    Matthew is passionate about building collaborative partnerships that strengthen Wodonga’s role as a thriving regional city on the border.

    Email: [email protected]

    Leon Schultz - Director Infrastructure and Growth

    BE (Civil)

    Leon immigrated to Australia in September 2007, taking up a role with the Rural City of Wangaratta. He was appointed to the position of Manager Engineering and Parks at Wodonga Council in March 2010 and appointed to Director Planning and Infrastructure in May 2012.

    Leon holds a degree in civil engineering and has more than 40 years’ service within state and local government.

    Leon’s portfolio includes building services, statutory and strategic planning, infrastructure planning and implementation, municipal engineering, asset renewal, upgrades and maintenance, natural resources, waste management, council’s compliance function, animal and parking management, school crossings, sustainability, property management and land sales, tourism and cultural services.

    Email: [email protected]

    Brent Quill - Director Corporate 

    FCPA, FCPHR, GAICD, MBA, MEnterp (Exec)

    Brent Quill is the Director Corporate at Wodonga Council, bringing more than 15 years of senior leadership experience across local government, health and education.

    A Fellow Certified Practising Accountant, Fellow Certified HR Practitioner and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Brent holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Enterprise (Executive). He has a strong professional focus on financial sustainability, governance integrity, organisational performance and building capable teams. 

    Brent leads a diverse corporate portfolio, including communications and engagement, customer experience, emergency management, finance and procurement, governance and performance, human resources, information technology, risk and assurance and safety. 

    He is committed to delivering transparent, efficient and compliant corporate systems that support the council’s strategic objectives, while maintaining strong stewardship of community resources and enabling high-quality services for the community.

    Email: [email protected]

    (vacant) - Director Community and Partnerships