Executive Team

Back row (from left): Saskia Righarts, Leanne Macdonald, Julie Muir
Front row: Louise van der Voort, Sanchia Jacobs, Louise Fleck.
Our Executive Team includes the Chief Executive and a group of senior managers who are responsible for the following key portfolios:
Sanchia Jacobs, Chief Executive
Phone: (03) 440 0666
Email: sanchia.jacobs@codc.govt.nz
Extra areas of responsibility: Responsible for overseeing the operational structure of the Council, Communications, Community Development, Economic Development, Governance, Regional Identity, Strategy and Policy, Tourism and Visitor Centres, Emergency Management
Louise Fleck, Executive Manager - People and Culture
Phone (03) 440 0056
Email: people@codc.govt.nz
Areas of responsibility: Customer Services, Libraries, Health and Safety, People and Culture
Leanne Macdonald, Executive Manager - Corporate Services
Phone: (03) 440 0669
Email: leanne.macdonald@codc.govt.nz
Areas of responsibility: Accounting, Financial Planning and Reporting, Rating / Policy, Information Services
Julie Muir, Executive Manager - Infrastructure Services
Phone: (03) 440 0616
Email: julie.muir@codc.govt.nz
Areas of responsibility: Roading, Water Services, Environmental Engineering
Louise van der Voort, Executive Manager - Planning and Environment
Phone: (03) 440 0627
Email: louise.vandervoort@codc.govt.nz
Areas of responsibility: Planning, Building Control, Alcohol Licensing, Environmental Health, Dog Control and Registration, Parks and Recreation, Cemeteries, Swimming Pools, Property and Community Facilities, Elderly Persons' Housing, Airports
Saskia Righarts, Chief Advisor
Phone: (03) 440 0620
Email: saskia.righarts@codc.govt.nz