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.
A communications, engagement and marketing leader with a focus on public value, Doug's had a broad career in non-profit and government sectors.
At City Renewal, Doug's team delivers integrated strategies that drive visitation, strengthen place perceptions, and connect the community with the precinct’s transformation. He has delivered high-impact initiatives, including the award-winning 'Better City Streets' campaign, the City Hill Ideas Exhibition, and the trader-focused 'Open for Business' program.
Prior to working at City Renewal Doug promoted youth mental health nationally at ReachOut Australia, and later at City of Canterbury Bankstown he mobilised engagement for over a dozen projects including the Paul Keating Park Master Plan.
Doug is a graduate of the Engagement Institute (formerly IAP2) and is currently completing a Master of Public Administration at the ANU Crawford School.
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.