Kris Starcevich, Chief Executive Officer
Kris has been in the role of Chief Executive Officer at the Goldfields-Esperance Development Commission since May 2018.
With extensive experience working in regional Western Australia in both the public and private sectors, Kris offers a holistic approach to regional development.
From a farming family in the Esperance district, Kris moved to Perth to study a Bachelor of Science at UWA, followed by a Graduate Diploma in Education. Kris began his career in secondary teaching in the Pilbara before taking up an opportunity to diversify his skills in the mining industry. Kris worked as a community relations practitioner for Rio Tinto for a number of years, working and living in several Pilbara communities. During this time, Kris completed a Graduate Certificate in Community Relations at the University of Queensland, developing a passion for community development he still demonstrates today.
Kris has been with the Commission since 2014, when he relocated his family back to his home town following 10 years working in the Pilbara. Kris continues to work closely with local stakeholders and government agencies to drive social and economic outcomes for the Goldfields-Esperance region.
He and his team at the GEDC are committed to enhancing the profile of the region by fostering strong leadership, undertaking effective stakeholder engagement and focusing on the region’s strengths.