Administrator

Page Updated: August 28, 2008

Dick Persson Administrator

Stephen BlackadderDick Persson was appointed as Administrator of Warringah Council in July 2003, following the dismissal of the Council by the State Government.

Dick Persson has held a wide range of senior executive public sector positions over the last 20 years. He has worked in the NSW and Queensland State Governments as well as the Federal Government, holding the following positions: -

  • Deputy Director General NSW Department of Housing
  • Director National Housing Policy Review
  • Director General Queensland Department of Housing, Local Government and Planning
  • Director General Queensland Department of Health
  • Director General NSW Department of Public Works and Services

Dick has served on a wide range of government boards and committees. He is also on the Boards of Health Quest and the Women’s College.

Dick has a Bachelor of Arts degree from University of New South Wales and is married with three children.