Acting Toowoomba CEO Colin Jensen (Photo: TRC)

February 5, 2025

Former Brisbane City Council CEO Colin Jensen has been appointed Acting CEO of the Toowoomba Regional Council.

Mr Jensen will fill the role from February 24.

Mayor Geoff McDonald said Council had appointed an interim Acting CEO while the recruitment continued for a permanent replacement.

“Recruiting a new CEO is often a lengthy process and it’s important we take the necessary time to find the best possible person for this organisation and for this community,” Mayor McDonald said.

“To ensure we’re well-placed during this transition we’ve appointed Colin as an Interim Acting CEO and we’re confident someone of his calibre will continue to progress us in the right direction.

“The next three months are crucial for this organisation as we address the financial pressures on the current Budget and plan for the adoption of our 2025-26 Budget.

“As the former CEO of the largest local government organisation in Australia, Colin has experience managing an annual budget of $4.3 billion, serving a population of 1.3 million.

“Colin has also held a number of senior roles in the Queensland Government and will bring invaluable knowledge to Council.”

In December, CEO Brian Pidgeon announced he would not be seeking an extension of his contract when it expired on July 29, 2025.


 

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