New executive team to lead Intereach into the future

Intereach has appointed three new leaders who will help guide the organisation towards its vision of ‘strong, connected communities’.

Customers and Growth General Manager Michelle Chiller and Finance General Manager Jason Stevens have joined Intereach after the two new roles were created in the executive team.

“We’re excited to welcome Jason and Michelle to our executive team. Their roles will bring fresh perspectives and expertise, helping us make efficient and more informed decisions,” Intereach Co-CEO Michelle Tai said.

“This was a competitive search where we were presented with some incredibly talented and experienced candidates, really underlining how well regarded our organisation is as a destination employer.”

Based in Shepparton, Ms Chiller will drive excellence in stakeholder engagement, sustainable growth, achieving the greatest impact in the communities Intereach serves.

Mr Stevens is based in Bendigo and will act in an advisory capacity to the executive and Board, ensuring sound financial management practices and facilitating strategic decision-making to drive sustainable growth and strong organisational performance.

In addition to these new roles, People and Culture Manager Felicity Whorlow has been elevated to People and Culture General Manager.

“Felicity’s deep understanding of our culture and her commitment to our organisation make her the perfect fit,” Ms Tai said.

Huw Brokensha also takes over as Operations General Manager after Maree Piffero finished in the role on June 21.

Mr Brokensha will be responsible for delivering high-quality, agile, and sustainable services that are customer-focused, generate maximum impact, ensure stakeholder confidence, and achieve Intereach’s purpose.

“We would like to acknowledge Maree who has made a deep impact on our organisation during her eight years with us and is well-respected for her considered approach, strong leadership, and unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in our communities,” Ms Tai said.

“With these changes, we’re building a strong team of leaders. We believe that a greater diversity of voices and expertise within the executive team will enable us to move more quickly and ensure that we are making well-informed, robust decisions.”

The new leaders will support Intereach’s 2025-2030 Strategic Plan in the areas of sustainable growth, social impact and destination employer.

“We have recently completed a consultation process with our staff, managers, Board of directors and key community stakeholders which allowed us to gather insights into what good looks like for the future of Intereach as a first step to the development of our next strategic plan which we expect to launch in early December,” Ms Tai said.

“We are excited about the positive changes and new initiatives that will help us make a profound impact on our communities.”

Photo: Intereach Co-CEO’s Michelle Tai and Yvette Buhagiar