The Executive Team is responsible for the development and execution of the CSPD system strategy in relation to:
- Mission and Purpose (Our Catholic Narrative)
- Strategic Intent
- Alignment
- Stewardship and Accountability
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The Executive Team
JACK DE GROOT
Executive Director
Jack de Groot has more than 20 years of experience leading some of Australia’s largest not-for-profit organisations. His working life has included social and public policy advocacy in Victoria, supporting school leadership teams for the Catholic Education Office in Western Australia, addressing global injustice at Caritas Australia and leading the St Vincent de Paul Society. Jack brings to CSPD a strong focus on Catholic values, social outreach and mission.
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CHRIS SMYTH
Chief Learning Officer
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DANIEL LYNCH
Director People and Culture
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GREG ELLIOTT
Director Wellbeing
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GERARD GIESEKAM
Director of Finance and Infrastructure
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ELIZABETH SCULLY
Director Communications and Engagement
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FRANCES WATERFORD
Chief Information Officer
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MARK SMITH
Director Mission
![Robert Beetson Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese](/-/media/project/cedp/cathedparra/images/page-images/2023-rectangles/executive-team-rob.jpg)
ROB BEETSON
Director Legal & Governance
In addition to regular Executive Team Meetings, each individual Director meets with the Executive Director twice a term in a formal capacity. Eight Strategic System Leadership meetings are held each year as well as two half-day meetings.
The meetings are attended by CSPD Directors, Heads, Chiefs and Learning Leaders, as well as all school Principals. They provide opportunities for collaborative engagement between CSPD and school leaders.
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Our Strategy
We are committed to transforming the learning of each student in Catholic Schools.
CSPD Board
The advisory body supporting the strategic work across the Catholic Diocese of Parramatta.
Compliance
Find out how we manage the school compliance, accreditation and improvement processes for Catholic Education in the Diocese of Parramatta.