The LG Professionals WA's Board wishes to advise that Candy Choo has tendered her resignation as CEO, with her last day being 26 September 2025.

Since stepping into the role, Candy has led the organisation through one of the most challenging periods in recent history - the COVID-19 pandemic - with resilience, clarity, and compassion. Under her leadership, the Association has:

• Built strong financial resilience, including the successful relocation to our new Mount Hawthorn offices, enabling deeper member engagement and expanded professional development offerings.
• Established a robust advocacy program, championing the voice of local government professionals across numerous legislative and regulatory reforms.
• Fostered strong relationships with key stakeholders including Local Government Ministers, the Department of Local Government, the Office of the Auditor General, state and federal agencies, international bodies such as the World Health Organization, and valued corporate partners.
• Launched transformative initiatives such as the Local Government Career Campaign, Data Drives Decisions Program, and new e-learning programs.
• Strengthened our Networks and Branches, creating a more connected and empowered professional community.

President of LG Professionals WA Anthony Vuleta MLGP said "Candy has been an exceptional leader who has helped deliver many amazing initiatives, fostered strong relationships with all of our stakeholders, and tirelessly advocated for and supported the members of the association in ways that have seen the association and members prosper. Candy will be sorely missed by me and the Board. On behalf of the Board, I would like to personally thank Candy for her years of dedication, leadership, and guidance and wish her all the best in her new endeavours."

We are pleased to share that Candy will be taking up the position of Chief Executive Officer at Leadership WA. The Board of LG Professionals WA wished her every success in this exciting new chapter. We are confident that Candy will bring the same passion, vision, and commitment to her new role and continue to make a significant impact in the leadership space.

The Board will soon commence a recruitment process to appoint a new CEO who will continue building on this strong foundation of LG Professionals WA.

Anthony Vuleta MLGP, President, LG Professionals WA