Thursday, November 7, 2024

Simms departs Wanneroo for Cockburn CEO role

Daniel Simms has been appointed City of Cockburn Council’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), ending a 21-year connection with City of Wanneroo Council where he has been CEO since 2008.

Mr Simms (pictured) is due to take up his new position in the new financial year. 

Cockburn Mayor, Logan Howlett said Mr Simms had extensive experience in local government in both metropolitan and regional Western Australia, having worked across many disciplines including planning and development, finance and administration, governance and strategic planning.

“Mr Simms has a keen interest in advocacy and economic development, as well as governance, which are key focus areas for the City of Cockburn. He has an in depth understanding of the needs of growth councils and Chair’s the Growth Alliance Perth and Peel Policy forum and is an Executive Member of the National Growth Areas Alliance.

“Council is looking forward to working with Mr Simms to ensure that the City continues to deliver on the community outcomes that are detailed in our Strategic Community Plan and Corporate Business Plan.

Mr Simms recently announced his resignation as CEO of City of Wanneroo Council after 21 years of service with the organisation.

City of Wanneroo Departing CEO Daniel Simms and Wanneroo Mayor Linda Aitken
City of Wanneroo departing CEO, Daniel Simms with Mayor, Linda Aitken.

“After more than two decades, I have made the difficult decision to depart the City of Wanneroo to accept the position of CEO at the City of Cockburn,” he said at the time.

“I am immensely proud of what we have achieved for our community during my time at the City, and I am grateful to have had the privilege of working with a dedicated and hardworking team.

“I know the City will continue to thrive with the support of our incredibly talented people across the organisation and Council.” 

Wanneroo Mayor, Linda Aitken said Mr Simms had created a lasting legacy that would benefit current and future residents of the City for years to come.

“During Dan’s time, the City’s population has grown exponentially, and his strong leadership has ensured the City rose to meet this challenge,” she said.

“He drove business investment to help create a strong local economy, major infrastructure projects to support our growing community, and nurtured an inclusive and diverse City with incredible lifestyle opportunities for our residents.

“Wanneroo would not be the City it is today without his invaluable contributions. We thank Daniel for his dedicated service and wish him all the very best.”

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