Davenport bows out

Toowoomba and Surat Basin Enterprise (TSBE) is farewelling CEO of five years Ali Davenport and welcoming incoming CEO Greg Bowden.

Reflecting on her time leading TSBE, Ali said she found great fulfillment in having seen the region’s key industries continue to flourish and evolve.

“The five years I have been in the role have been incredible and I would like to sincerely thank the members and key stakeholders of TSBE for their support of the organisation,” Ali said.

“Many people ask what my highlights have been and I can honestly say it is the daily work of connecting businesses with opportunities and hearing the subsequent success stories that are the most satisfying.”

Dam Levels

Beardmore:.......................................22%

Bjelke-Petersen: ................................91%

Borumba: ......................................97.1%

Boondoomba: ..............................88.29%

Cedar Pocket: ................................86.5%

Chinchilla Weir: ..........................101.05%

Coolmunda: ...............................100.56%

Cunnamulla (Alan Tannock Weir): 101.14%

Leslie: .........................................92.37%

Paradise: .........................................97%

Somerset: .....................................79.5%

Wivenhoe: .....................................74.7%

Incoming CEO Greg Bowden is a seasoned executive with a distinguished career in economic development, particularly in the mining, renewable energy, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, major events and public sector environments.

Joining TSBE from Advance Rockhampton, Greg is excited to hit the ground running and is ready to implement initiatives to deliver longterm economic benefits and growth opportunities for the region.

“Having played a key role in major events such as Brisbane City’s early stages of the 2032 Olympic Games bid and Australia’s largest car festival, Rockynats, I am eager to capture further opportunities for our region,” Greg said.

“I strongly believe economic growth, produced by regional Australian communities, is critical to our nation’s past, present and future success.”

TSBE chair Dr John McVeigh said the organ- isation looked forward to welcoming Greg and sincerely thanked Ali for her unwavering commitment.

“Ali is an energetic, gregarious and devoted pillar of our region who has successfully led the TSBE team with compassion and enthusiasm,” John said.

“The board and the team wish Ali all the best as she embarks on her new adventure, alongside husband Ivan, in France.”