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
The Executive Team
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.
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
DIANNE VAN BERLO
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.
Our Strategy
We are committed to transforming the learning of each student in Catholic Schools.
CSPD Board
The advisory body supporting the strategic work across the Catholic Diocese of Parramatta.
Compliance
Find out how we manage the school compliance, accreditation and improvement processes for Catholic Education in the Diocese of Parramatta.