Business Wagga Wagga

Our Team

OUR TEAM

No one knows Wagga Wagga better than the 26 members of Wagga Wagga City Council's Commercial and Economic Directorate. They are passionate about what they do and take great pride in their work of championing the city and the Riverina region.

The Directorate takes a fully integrated approach to economic development combining the resources of three key operations:

• Economic Development;

• Council Business and 

• Property Management; and

• Tourism.

This integrated approach is designed to provide assistance to people wishing to expand or establish new business in the city. The team has close links with other Council directorates in particular Community, Environment and Planning which has resulted in a number of positive outcomes for new businesses moving to the city.

Fiona Wilson - Director Commercial & Economic Development

Fiona joined Wagga Wagga City Council in 2008, with 17 years experience in the public and private sectors in Scotland, New Zealand and Australia in planning, tourism and economic development.

Supported by formal qualifications including BSc(Hons) Environmental Science, Postgraduate Diploma Tourism Development and Masters of Town Planning, Fiona's multidisciplinary background was a direct fit with her role as Director Commercial & Economic Development at Wagga Wagga

James Davis - Manager, Economic Development

James has worked in Local Government for nineteen years and in private enterprise for eight.  He holds a Master in Planning and in recent years has enjoyed the benefits of attending the Australian Graduate School of Management, Advanced Development Program.  Another aspect to James' portfolio was a presentation to the International Planning Congress in Wellington New Zealand on how improvement to social amenity and infrustructure can inspire economic and community development.

James sees Local Government as a catalyst for capacity building in social, economic and environmental partnership projects.

Sally Nolan - Manager, Tourism Marketing

Sally demonstrates a range of personal attributes that include a passion for Wagga Wagga and Regional Tourism, enthusiasm, networking and effective communication at all levels, approachability, thinking outside the square and going the "extra mile".

Sally was directly involed and participated in Riverina Regional Tourism's advertising campaign in 1999 - 2001 as well as being involved in the promotion of Riverina Regional Tourism's Tech and Ag Tours when it was first introduced.

Grant Johnson - Manager, Council Business

Grant joined Council in September 2007 after a successful career in private and commercial business. He is passionate about the future of our city and the region. The opportunity the Wagga Wagga Airport and Livestock Marketing Centre brings to the City can only enhance its image and reputation. These two roles form a significant part of the Directorate's activities and Grant's commercial and financial background are a potent combination for success.