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Executive General Managers

The Chief Executive Officer is assisted by Executive General Managers in the governance and oversight of CSPD.

The Executive General Managers are responsible for the development and execution of the CSPD system strategy in relation to:

Mission and Purpose (Our Catholic Narrative)
Strategic Intent
Alignment
Stewardship and Accountability

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The Executive Team

Chief Executive Officer Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese Jack De Groot

JACK DE GROOT

Chief Executive Officer

Jack de Groot has more than 20 years of experience leading some of Australia’s largest not-for-profit organisations. His working life has included social and public policy advocacy in Victoria, supporting school leadership teams for the Catholic Education Office in Western Australia, addressing global injustice at Caritas Australia and leading the St Vincent de Paul Society. Jack brings to CSPD a strong focus on Catholic values, social outreach and mission.

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Robert Beetson Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese

ROB BEETSON

Executive General Manager
Legal, Governance & Risk

GREG ELLIOTT

Executive General Manager
Quality & Performance

GERARD GIESEKAM

Executive General Manager
Finance and Infrastructure

DANIEL LYNCH

Executive General Manager
People and Culture

ELIZABETH SCULLY

Executive General Manager
Communications and Engagement

MARK SMITH

Executive General Manager
Mission

CHRIS SMYTH

Executive General Manager
Learning Outcomes

FRANCES WATERFORD

Executive General Manager
Information Technology

TBA

Executive General Manager
Student Support

In addition to regular Executive Team Meetings, each individual Executive General Manager meets with the Chief Executive Officer twice a term in a formal capacity. Eight Strategic System Leadership meetings are held each year as well as two half-day meetings.

The meetings are attended by CSPD Executive General Manager, Heads, Chiefs and Learning Leaders, as well as all school Principals. They provide opportunities for collaborative engagement between CSPD and school leaders.

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