Executive Officer: Robert van Aalst
Robert has broad experience across the private, not for profit and public sectors. Being a born and bred local gives Robert a deep understanding of the ACT and the surrounding region.
Recently, Robert spent 12 months at the University of Canberra assisting their local and regional engagement activities and prior to that spent four years crafting business and industry policy for the ACT Government.
Previously Robert supported regional development across the wider region leading the Capital Region Development Board and before that, the Business Enterprise Centre.
Manager – Project and Communications: Liz Veitch
Liz has been with RDA ACT, and its predecessor – the Capital Region ACC, for some four years, and during this time has acquired a deep understanding of the ACT and its surrounding region – its people and priorities.
Liz had previously worked as a Drought Relief Counsellor in the region. Her earlier career was in professional writing/media/public relations; she holds a Bachelor of Arts, and tertiary qualifications in Professional Writing and Business Administration.
Liz also manages a primary production enterprise with her family in Burra, and is currently studying Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Canberra.
Administration: Vacant
This position is currently vacant.
