Tourism Noosa has announced recent board changes with Max Webberley finishing his term as chairman and moving into the role of board director.
Previous deputy chair Jeanette Allom-Hill has accepted the role as chair, while Alan Golley will move into the role of deputy chair.
Tourism Noosa acting chief executive officer Susan Ewington thanked Mr Webberley for his enormous contribution to the organisation during his term as Board Chair.
“We have been incredibly grateful to have Max’s legal and organisational knowledge and expertise guiding us throughout his term and we are grateful that he has agreed to stay on in the position of board director,“ she said.
Ms Allom-Hill has spent the last 15 years working across different sectors of government, from Prime Minister and Cabinet to the NSW Treasury, to the Sunshine Coast Council.
She has also held senior management roles in the private sector for companies including Optus, NBN, Boston Consulting group and Microsoft.
She is the current chief executive officer of a consulting group providing advice to the Federal Government and was the 2020 Telstra Businesswoman of the Year. She is also the CEO of a NFP called Lionhearted Foundation and serves the community on a number of boards.
“Jeanette Allom-Hill brings a formidable amount of corporate and organisational experience to the position of Tourism Noosa chair, and we are excited that she has agreed to take on the role for the upcoming term, which will ensure continuity in our board operations,” Ms Ewington said.
Ms Allom-Hill said it was an honour to lead the organisation’s corporate structure.
“As the new chair of Tourism Noosa, I am honoured to lead a capable and dedicated board that is committed to working together for the benefit of our community.
“By leveraging our collective expertise, we can ensure that Noosa continues to thrive as a world-class tourism destination, while also delivering meaningful economic and social benefits for our residents and businesses.
“Tourism is not just about numbers, it’s about people, culture, and creating memorable experiences, and I am committed to working collaboratively with our community to showcase the beauty and diversity of this region, and to create sustainable tourism opportunities that benefits visitors and locals alike.”
The Tourism Noosa board is made up of, Jeanette Allom-Hill (chair), Alan Golley (deputy chair), board directors Max Webberley, Louise Formosa, Craig McGovern, Leigh McCready, Liam Kennedy and Noosa Council board observer Amelia Lorenston.
