Sustainability Victoria welcomes Chief Operating Officer Matt Genever to the role of Interim CEO.
A self-described ‘action man’, Genever’s 20-year career in the sustainability sector has been driven by a desire for progress and positive change in the world.
Genever has a wealth of expertise and an optimistic ‘can do’ approach – both crucial in ensuring SV continues to deliver high-value programs and projects across Victoria.
Genever said the appointment is a “huge honour and an absolute privilege”.
“I feel very fortunate to have this opportunity,” he said. “SV is a truly remarkable place to work, and I’m absolutely committed to seeing SV progress along on its journey – a journey well mapped out by Claire (former CEO Claire Ferres Miles) and the leadership team.
“I’m a real believer that our global challenges can only be solved if they are tackled from all perspectives, bringing together the best in government leadership, grassroots community action and industry innovation.”
Genever grew up east of Melbourne in the Shire of Yarra Ranges. Several years on, he’s stayed loyal to his local town and lives there with his wife, two children and two dogs.
Following an early appreciation of the planet we live on, Genever found himself drawn to study environmental science at university.
“Somewhere along the way it occurred to me that this planet we live on is entirely unique and amazing and I really saw the beauty and intricacy of nature as something pretty special,” he said.
Over the past 20 years, Genever has made a demonstrable impact, most notably in the waste and resource recovery sector where he has led large-scale reforms in market development, recycling infrastructure and planning.
For more information, visit: www.sustainability.vic.gov.au
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