CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Dean Unsworth
Dean commenced as Chief Executive Officer in September 2019 in a joint agreement with the Shire of Murray, where he undertakes a dual CEO role as part of an innovative resource sharing agreement between the two Councils.
Dean is responsible for Governance, Strategic Planning, Funding Opportunities and Partnerships, Economic Development, and Marketing and Communications.
Dean Unsworth has been the CEO of the Shire of Murray since August 2007, previously holding the roles of CEO Gnowangerup (2002-2005), Deputy CEO Bridgetown-Greenbushes (2002-2005)and Senior Finance Officer with the City of Bunbury (2000-2002).
A Certified Practicing Accountant and member of CPA Australia, Dean also has a Double Major in Accounting and Marketing with Edith Cowan University. Dean had spent over a decade in the media industry including managerial roles, in his home state of Tasmania, New South Wales and Western Australia. With experience in tourism marketing including managerial roles with the Busselton and Dunsborough Tourism Associations, Dean has a focus on positive economic, social and environmental development.
Dean is passionate about the Peel Region and is committed to working with the Waroona community, maintaining an enviable lifestyle for its residents whilst attracting investment and visitor revenue for the local economy.