Organisational Structure & Executive Team

Chief Executive Officer

CEO Mark Stoermer headshot.jpg The Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is excited to announce Mark Stoermer's appointment as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). 

Mark brings extensive leadership experience in local government, corporate services, and financial management. He was previously the Director of Corporate Services at Brimbank City Council and prior to that held the same role at Wyndham City Council.

He has also served as CEO of Douglas Shire and Nillumbik Shire Councils. As Director of Corporate Business at the City of Melbourne, he led major financial and governance reforms, delivering sustainable budgets and operational efficiencies for one of Australia’s largest municipalities.

Beyond local government, Mark has significant corporate leadership experience, having held senior roles in the financial services and business sectors. His previous positions include CEO of Fordham Business Advisors and leadership roles at Moore Stephens Australia, MYOB, Merrill Lynch, and J.P. Morgan. His ability to bridge corporate acumen with public sector leadership ensures a strategic, innovative, and financially responsible approach to council operations.

Executive team

  • Mark Stoermer – Chief Executive Officer
  • Davey Smith – Director Assets and Infrastructure
  • Cheryl Casey – Acting Director Community Strengthening
  • Samantha Stanton – Director Corporate Strategy and Business Improvement
  • David Simon – Acting Director Planning and Environment
  • Bulent Oz – Chief Financial Officer

Download: Organisational Structure(PDF, 351KB)

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