Executive Staff
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Chris Kelly
Chief Executive Officer
Phone 08 8962 0000
Chris brings a wealth of experience and a diverse skill set honed through a long
career in leadership marked by managing large, geographically dispersed, and
demographically diverse workforces. He served as Chief Operations Officer at West Arnhem Regional Council (WARC),
where he managed an extensive portfolio spanning community services and remote
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Murray Davies
Director of Corporate Services
Phone 0889620000
Drawing upon various experiences in For Purpose/not for profit, enterprise, state and commonwealth leadership or governance roles, Murray is our Director of Corporate Services, leading the business service teams at Barkly Regional Council. Passionate about equality, reconciliation, diversity and inclusion, he is dedicated to aligning our business practices consistent with Council, Territory policy and procedures.
Murray holds business and leadership qualifications, including MBA (Innovation and Leadership) and a Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing, Diversity and Inclusion. -
Romeo Mutsago
Deputy Chief Executive Officer & Chief Finance Officer
Romeo is a professional accountant with twenty-two years post graduate experience in assurance services, financial management, governance as well as risk management with work experience across both for-profit & not-for-profit sectors. Romeo trained audit with then Ernst & Young Chartered Accountants.
Romeo is passionate about best practice governance. -
Brody Moore
Director of Operations and Remote Communities
Phone 08 8962 0000
Brody recently joined the Barkly Regional Council after 16 years living and working in remote Aboriginal communities across the Northern Territory.
Working previously also with the Federal and State Government, he remains passionate and committed to Indigenous advancement and capacity building.
Having built his reputation on improving service delivery in communities and the rebuild and repair of several large Aboriginal Corporations as Chief Executive, Brody remains passionate to assist our remote communities.
Currently studying a Bachelor of Law with CDU, he plans to utilise these skills in representing and advocating for mob
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Surya Adithya Godavarthi
Director of Infrastructure and Fleet Services
Phone 08 8962 0038
Since commencing his role at the Barkly Regional Council in 2023, Surya has leveraged his extensive expertise and experience in project management, strategic asset management, and infrastructure development to lead his team in planning and executing outstanding outcomes for infrastructure projects. His leadership, innovation, and unwavering commitment engage stakeholders, ensuring that projects are delivered safely, punctually, and with maximum efficacy.
With a Master's degree in Construction Management from Deakin University, Surya's dedication to excellence and his profound impact on the community continue to shape the future of the Barkly Region.