The Growth Areas Authority is overseen by a highly experienced board that brings a broad range of disciplines including planning, development, economics, financial management, local government and housing.
Chaired by Chris Banks AM, other board members are Felix Blatt, Frank King, Di Fleming, Ann Keddie and Ian Munro.
The Board reports to the Minister for Planning under the Planning and Environment (Growth Areas Authority) Act 2006.
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Chris Banks AM brings a developer's perspective after many years in the housing industry as Chief Executive Officer at Delfin and AV Jennings. |
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Felix Blatt, formerly Chief Advisor Project Management for Rio Tinto, is a Project Management consultant and has extensive experience in infrastructure development and managing major engineering projects.
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Frank King is a former Deputy Secretary of the Department of Treasury and Finance. He is President of the Emergency Services Superannuation Board and Chairman of the Centre for Adult Education. He brings to the GAA board an appreciation of the process of government.
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With extensive experience within the industry, Ann Keddie is a Director of Ann Keddie Architects. She is also a sessional member of VCAT and a member of the Priority Development Panel and Planning Panels Victoria. |
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Di brings experience across education, greenfield development and digital design. Di is Director of Accelerated Knowledge Technologies Pty Ltd, Vice President Africa Australia Business Council (Vic) and former founding director of Digital Harbour Pty Ltd with associate professorships at RMIT and Melbourne Universities. Di is a recipient of the Telstra Business Woman of the Year Award (Vic). |  |
Ian Munro PSM brings to the Board expertise in aligning government and business to achieve investment and jobs growth. In particular, Ian has a detailed understanding of the critical role of land supply and planning in economic development. Ian is a council member of the Victorian Environment Assessment Council and was formerly Deputy Secretary/CEO of Invest Assist in the Department of Innovation, Industry and Regional Development. |