New chief’s welcome

HOBART City Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds last night welcomed the council’s new chief executive officer Kelly Grigsby to her first meeting. Ms Grigsby had been at the helm of Wyndham City Council.

Ms Reynolds said the new CEO was known for being “innovative, results focused and a visionary leader”.

Ms Grigsby will succeed general manager of 12 years Nick Heath, who stepped down from the role on April 9.