Join us to hear from Lake Macquarie City Economic Developement Corporation - Dantia - CEO, Tim Browne who will give us some insight into his vision for Lake Macquarie.

Tim is a high-level manager, governance and performance driven leader with over 18 years’ experience in both public and private sectors.

Tim’s purpose is to strategically lead high performing teams that deliver outstanding results. Being driven by continual improvement through collaboration and innovation opportunities, Tim engages with and supports teams to connect strategic objectives to focus on proactive initiatives utilising technology as well as building skills within the team to achieve operational excellence.

Tim has worked in Environmental Consultancies, in lead roles, both locally and on a National level. Tim holds a Masters Environmental Management, Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental, is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is currently completing a Masters of Business Administration.

Tim has extensive experience in strategic and operational environments, most recently as the Manager of City Works, responsible for many operational staff working across diverse areas of City Construction, City Infrastructure, City Presentation and City Buildings and Support. Prior to City Works, Tim held the position of Environmental Systems Manager, where he actively engaged in collaboration with stakeholders, providing strategic leadership to enhance and protect the community and manage environmental risks sustainably.

Prior to working at Lake Macquarie City Council, Tim worked as a consultant focused on environmental and planning projects helping clients successfully gaining project approval across all levels of Government. Tim has led the delivery of projects through the planning and implementation phase, working across industries including infrastructure, mining and quarrying, state and local government. Tim has extensive experience in negotiation and influence with local, state and federal government agencies.