LHPA welcomes new CEO

The Livestock Health and Pest Authorities State Management Council today welcomed Nigel Milan as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Ian Donges, LHPA State Management Council Chairman, says he is pleased with the appointment which will maintain strong guidance and direction for the LHPA.

"On behalf of the LHPA State Management Council, I warmly welcome Mr Milan to his newly appointed role and look forward to working with him," Mr Donges said.

Mr Milan has had a strong career in television and broadcasting, in both the public and private sectors, in Australia and New Zealand. He has also held numerous non-executive directorships in not for profit organisations.

He was National Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Flying Doctor Service from October 2006 until October 2010. Prior to this Mr Milan was Managing Director of the Special Broadcasting Service from 1998 until 2006. He also had a successful commercial radio career in CEO and leadership roles in the Australian Radio Network, Macquarie and Bond Radio networks and Radio New Zealand.

On Australia Day 2010, Mr Milan was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia. The citation was 'For service to Australian radio and television industries, and to the community, particularly eye health, medical and arts organisations'.

Mr Milan and his wife operate a small cattle farm in the Southern Highlands of NSW.

Mr Donges said the LHPA conducted a thorough search to appoint its new CEO, following the resignation of Steve Orr in late 2010.

"With this appointment the LHPA State Management Council is confident the LHPA will continue to provide its ratepayers with efficient and professional service in livestock health, pest management and associated areas of responsibility," Mr Donges said.

"I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank Bob Kotic for fulfilling the role of interim CEO during the transitional period."

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