Craig Lloyd started as CEO at the City of Whittlesea on 12 October 2020 having spent two-and-a-half years at neighbouring Murrindindi Shire Council as CEO.

Craig holds a holds a Masters of Business Administration, a Post Graduate Certificate in Community Development (Emergency Management) and a Masters of Project Management.

He has also completed the Australian Institute of Company Directors Course and undertaken the Local Government Professionals Executive Leadership Program.

Craig has a deep commitment to grass roots community engagement and is skilled in many facets of local government such as community engagement, environment, economic development, emergency management and IT.