Parramatta. Former GM has a new position

John Neish, a former general manager, of Parramatta City Council, has been appointed general manager, of the Ryde City Council, effective from January 4 and for a five-year term. Upon leaving Parramatta City Council, Mr Neish took up the position of executive director, of the National Trust of Australia (NSW). “Mr Neish has had a long career across local government, as well as the private and not for profit sectors, that equip him well for this important leadership role,” the Mayor or Ryde, Michael Butterworth.