At Southern Waste Solutions, our people are at the center of all we do.

Chief Executive Officer

Nick Gifford

The Chief Executive Officer is the senior executive employed by the Authority.

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible to the Board Chair for the general administration and management of SWS business, consistent with the approved budget. The CEO exercises all powers and functions delegated by the Board.  The CEO manages SWS employees, and ensures the business is managed in accordance with the Authority Rules, with the Business Plan, and with sound commercial practice. The CEO provides advice, information and assistance to  the Board.

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Sam Webb

Chief Operating Officer

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Jarrod Kean

Chief Financial Officer (BCom, CA, GAICD)

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Jeff Holmes

Operations Manager – Copping

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Board Members

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible to the Board Chair for the general administration and management of SWS business, consistent with the approved budget. The CEO exercises all powers and functions delegated by the Board.  The CEO manages SWS employees, and ensures the business is managed in accordance with the Authority Rules, with the Business Plan, and with sound commercial practice. The CEO provides advice, information and assistance to  the Board.