New Diocese CEO announced
News Release
Anglican Church Diocese of Sydney
18th November, 2010
New Diocese CEO announced
The Sydney Diocese has a new CEO after an exhaustive executive-search which lasted more than 6 months.
46 year old Mark Payne was recommended for the job by consultants Credence International and the Glebe Administration/ SDS Boards have accepted those findings.
After the illness and resignation of former CEO Steve McKerihan earlier this year, Mr Payne stepped into the role of Acting CEO.
In announcing the appointment to SDS staff, GAB Chairman Bruce Ballantine-Jones said "The process of replacing Steve McKerihan has been a protracted one, but also very thorough. We went to open search and out of that competitive process it became very clear that Mark was not only highly qualified but the best available person for this task."
Mr Payne, who holds a Masters of Law from Sydney University, as well as a degree in economics, joined the Diocese in 1991 and has held a range of managerial posts in Sydney Diocese, including that of Diocesan secretary and most recently has been General Manager, Parish & Property Services.
During his time in the role he brought about key reforms including the creation of a client-orientated Parish services division, which later amalgamated with the property division.
Key achievements include the development of a strategic plan for the acquisition of land in new areas of the Diocese for ministry centres.
Mr Ballantine-Jones said Mr Payne was well placed and experienced to continue the process of reform. "There is still a way to go, but as the economy and markets pick up there is every reason to believe that the Diocese will come through this period in better shape to face the future, and that the SDS & GAB will be able to add value to the gospel mission of the Diocese."
Archbishop Peter Jensen spoke of Mr Payne's integrity and commitment to the mission of the Diocese "Mark is the right man for the job, the right man for this moment in time and that is God’s blessing on us.”
