http://newsroom.nt.gov.au/mediaRelease/28682New Chief Executive Appointed to Key Business Role
12 February 2019
Chief MinisterMichael Gunner has today confirmed Mr Shaun Drabsch as the new Chief ExecutiveOfficer for the Department of Trade, Business and Innovation (DTBI), followinga national recruitment process.
Mr Drabsch has extensive experience in both Government and private enterprise, includingdeveloping and implementing economic policy, infrastructure and majorinvestment projects.
With previousexperience in senior Government roles in Queensland and Canberra, he has workedon a number of Territory projects and initiative and in broad sectors including resources and energy, transport, agribusiness, education, andtelecommunications.
He also brings deep experience with parliament, cabinet and budget processes, land tenure,procurement and stakeholder management and corporate governance.
Quotes fromChief Minister Michael Gunner
“Our number onepriority is to create jobs for Territorians and the Department of Business,Trade and Innovation is a key driver of jobcreation.
“As CEO ofDTBI, Mr Drabsch will apply his considerable skills to help grow the Territory’seconomy, with oversight of the Territory’s Major Projects.
“With his experiencein trade and investment attraction, innovation and economic development, I welcome this appointment and look forward to working with Shaun to develop theTerritory to its fullest potential.
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