The City Renewal Authority is comprised of planners, designers, infrastructure and project managers, communication and engagement officers. City Renewal is led by the executive team below and governed by a board.
A proven and distinguished leader, Craig Gillman leads the City Renewal Authority as Chief Executive Officer, driving the future of Canberra's City Centre.
Mr Gillman has been an integral part of the City Renewal Authority since 2019, serving as its Deputy Chief Executive before his appointment to Chief Executive in 2024. Prior to City Renewal, Mr. Gillman honed his expertise in strategic leadership and project delivery as acting CEO at the Suburban Land Agency and Executive Director at Transport for NSW and EY Canberra.
Possessing a deep understanding of central Canberra's development needs, Mr Gillman has been instrumental in shaping the Authority's operating model. He has a proven track record of success, spearheading transformative projects such as the City Walk revitalisation and the Acton Waterfront expansion.
A landscape architect with an urban focus, Lucy's had a broad career in State Government, Local Government and private practice in both Australia and internationally.
At City Renewal, Lucy's team provides strategic program and project leadership for design and sustainability across the City Renewal Precinct.
Prior to working at City Renewal, Lucy worked between Main Roads WA and the Office of Government Architect WA, shaping the design quality of large-scale infrastructure projects.
She has also won numerous awards, including heading up the once in a generation transformation of Perth's East End at the City of Perth.
With over 25 years of experience in business, leadership, strategic marketing and communications, Jen is dedicated to revitalising urban spaces for social outcomes that improve community wellbeing and prosperity.
Before assuming her current role, Jen held various leadership positions within City Renewal where she delivered transformative projects in placemaking, communications and stakeholder engagement. Her ability to foster partnerships with community organisations, private stakeholders and across government has been instrumental in driving these initiatives forward.
Prior to joining City Renewal Jen worked as the National Marketing Manager of 1800RESPECT at Medibank and delivered an internationally acclaimed behaviour change campaign. Her career includes commercially focused marketing and communications roles in Australia and internationally with Vodafone and McKinsey and Co.
An experienced public sector leader, Jan leads City Renewal’s portfolio management function, providing strategic advice and performance oversight across investment planning, reporting and delivery for its city-shaping initiatives.
Jan joined City Renewal as part of its establishment in 2017 and built the agency’s Program Management Office, helping strengthen project management, accountability and budget planning.
Jan brings more than 20 years’ ACT Government experience, with expertise in intergovernmental relations, stakeholder engagement, governance, financial oversight, assurance and ministerial and board advisory support.
An accomplished urban design and city renewal leader, Victoria has more than 10 years' experience delivering urban design, place strategy and urban renewal outcomes across government and private practice.
As Executive Branch Manager, Urban Design and Place at the City Renewal Authority, Victoria leads the Urban Design and Place branch, driving design excellence and place-led outcomes across the precinct.
Prior to her current role, Victoria was Senior Director, Urban Renewal at the City Renewal Authority. Her career also includes managing a successful urban and place strategy business, and prior work in urban, infrastructure and housing policy.
We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.