CEO and Executive Leadership Team
Council's organisation structure is based on six division that collectively manage and coordinate the full range of activities and services to the Hume community. Each division is headed by a Director who reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Council's Executive Leadership Team comprise the CEO, six directors and a strategic advisor.
Sheena Frost, Chief Executive Officer
Sheena Frost joined Hume City Council as CEO in July 2021. In her 16-year career in local government, she has developed extensive experience across both service delivery and corporate services functions. She has a background in leading change programs to uplift capabilities within organisations to deliver improved service outcomes to the community.
She has formal qualifications in Communication and Workplace Coaching and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
As CEO, Sheena is responsible for the day to-day running of Hume City Council and, in particular, implementing Council decisions, providing timely advice to Council and achieving Council’s goals in accordance with the Council Plan and approved budget.
Rachel Dapiran, Director of City Planning & Places
Rachel joined Hume City Council in July 2022 after 20 years of experience working in planning, policy and strategy roles in local government and state government developing complex policy, pursuing reform and managing change. She held various Executive Director positions at the Victorian Planning Authority, leading teams responsible for planning, infrastructure, strategy and engagement. She is passionate about creating great places for people – having worked closely with Hume City Council on plans for Broadmeadows and Jacksons Hill in previous roles. Rachel has a Master of Urban and Regional Planning.
City Planning & Places focuses on the sustainable development of Hume, fostering economic prosperity, promoting urban design excellence and recreation planning. The division is responsible for Council’s land use planning portfolio, including planning and building control, transport and infrastructure planning, economic development, environmental planning, and urban and open space planning and design.
Kristen Cherry, Director of City Services & Living
Kristen joined Hume City Council in 2018 as Manager Community Strengthening. She has 25 years' experience in local government, working extensively across community services, predominantly in growth councils. Kristen brings a human-centred, collaborative approach to her leadership, empowering community service delivery with a focus on people and performance. Driven by a commitment to make a positive difference in people's lives and the communities they live in, she leads with a strong focus on social justice, inclusion and amplifying diverse voices. Kristen is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and has a Master of Business, alongside qualifications in Economic Development. Kristen has also completed Executive Ethics and Advanced Leadership programs, reinforcing her commitment to values-driven leadership that is in service of community needs.
City Services & Living advocates, plans and provides support, services and programs that enhance community wellbeing, promote healthy living and safety, while providing opportunities to participate in Hume City life. This includes services such as maternal and child health, immunisation, public health, preschool, childcare, youth services, libraries, aged care services, arts and events and leisure facilities. This division is also responsible for sustainability engagement, community safety, city laws, emergency management, community capacity building and social and health planning.
Fadi Srour, Chief Finance Officer, Finance & Governance and Acting Director Customer & Strategy
Fadi Srour joined Hume City Council in 2005 as Manager Finance & Property Development. His extensive background in accounting and auditing includes experience in financial and tax planning, risk mitigation and internal and external auditing of a range of organisations including ASX listed companies and local governments. Since joining the organisation, internal controls and the robustness with which the annual budget and financial statements have been strengthened, in conjunction with the development of a long-term Financial Plan, have created a financially sustainable and debt free Council. He is a qualified chartered accountant, a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and has completed the Professional Property Development Programme with the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA).
Finance & Governance is responsible for the management of Council’s finances including the development of a long-term financial plan and annual operational and capital works budgets for use in planning, performance evaluation and operational control as well as providing strategic direction to ensure the Council Plan can be funded. It is also responsible for Council’s compliance with corporate business obligations including governance and risk management, rates and valuations, grants, procurement and property management. The division also provides guidance to Council and the Executive Leadership Team in legislative and statutory issues, especially the implementation and operation of the Local Government Act.
Customer & Strategy leads advocacy on behalf of the community and engages community to help inform Council decisions, all while driving continual improvement and innovation. The division also delivers customer experiences and services, IT infrastructure, security, project management support, service reviews, and information management. It manages media relationships and provides vital news and information to staff and the community.
Danielle Prentice, Acting Director of Infrastructure & Assets
Danielle joined Hume City Council in August 2022 as Manager Waste and Sustainability. She has more than 12 years’ experience in local government and holds a Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Danielle’s experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing essential services ensures we maintain high standards across our operations at Hume. Her commitment to excellence and her collaborative approach is invaluable in continuing to deliver key projects and important services to our community.
Infrastructure & Assets is responsible for managing a diverse range of community infrastructure and services for Council and the community, project managing of Council’s capital works program and subdivisional development, and maintaining Council’s assets including footpaths, roads, parks, bridges, and buildings. The division is also responsible for waste management and landfills, maintaining parks and gardens, rural land support, and protecting Hume City’s biodiversity.
Ann-Michel Greenwood, Chief People Officer, People & Culture
Ann-Michel joined Hume City Council in January 2025. Ann-Michel has formal qualifications that include a Master of Business Administration and as a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She comes to Hume with a wealth of experience as a people and culture executive leader and in strategic operational roles from the private and public sector. Ann-Michel's approach is focused on the delivery of human-centric and future ready HR models, nurturing thriving organisational cultures to achieve performance outcomes.
People & Culture provides strategic and operational advice on all matters relating to our people. We lead and oversee the implementation of the people and culture strategy, talent acquisition, leadership development and organisational development, workforce planning, and the Gender Equity Action plan. The directorate is responsible for all general employee services, learning and development, employee relations and industrial relations, WorkCover and payroll and work, health, and safety throughout Council’s diverse work environments.