Executive Staff

Chief Executive Officer - Stephen Cornish

Dip CE, Grad Dip Municipal Engineering

Stephen has been involved in local government for the past 30 years in the Ballarat area. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer in November 1999, having previously joined Pyrenees Shire in May 1995 as the Director of Assets and Infrastructure.

As CEO, Stephen is responsible for the day to day operations of Council in accordance with the Council Plan and the implementation of Council decisions. The department also incorporates quality assurance, tourism and economic development.

Director Corporate and Community Services - Terry Mathews

B.Economics, CPA

Terry joined Pyrenees Shire Council in 2008.  Terry was appointed Director Corporate and Community Services in March 2012.  He has worked in the local government sector for 30 years and in recent years at Northern Grampians Shire Council, Borough of Queenscliffe and Darwin City Council.

Terry is responsible for the strategic management of the Corporate and Community Services Department, which includes finance and administration, information technology, governance, human resources, customer services and community wellbeing.

Director Assets and Development - Andrew Leach

Grad Cert BT, Dip Bus.

Andrew joined the Pyrenees Shire January 2007 and has over 20 years experience in Local Government engineering and asset management.

Andrew manages the operations and asset areas of Council. His responsibilities include the construction and maintenance of roads and bridges, waste management and recycling, parks and gardens, town planning and building services, local laws, fire prevention and emergency management.