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After a thorough selection process including interviews with many qualified candidates, the RSLWA Board have appointed Stephen Barton as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following the upcoming departure of Vince Connelly after Vince’s successful pre-selection to contest a seat at the upcoming federal election.
Stephen hails from both a military and a business management background, including his current role as General Manager of Strategic Government Partnerships at Programmed. Barton’s service history includes deployments to Afghanistan and the Solomon Islands with the 1st Intelligence Battalion. The Board recognises Stephen’s qualifications, accomplishments, and commitment to supporting veterans and their families as an RSLWA Board member and Chair of the Commemoration Committee.
“I’m incredibly honoured for the opportunity to give back and continue RSLWA’s long standing vision of enabling veterans and their families to thrive in the community” Mr Barton said.
RSLWA State Vice-President Miquela Riley commented, “Steve brings extensive experience and knowledge of the landscape in which our organisation operates, from both his Army service and more recent employment in the private sector. Steve has the leadership skills to ensure that RSLWA is a resilient and adaptable organisation that meets the needs of all veterans and their families as well as being a great place to work for our staff.”
Ahead of his planned departure from the CEO role in July, Vince said, “I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have played a role in enhancing the ways in which we support our WA veterans and their families. We are continuing our drive to engage in relevant ways with veterans of all ages and service types across the state. Steve is a fantastic choice to build further upon the many exciting initiatives we have underway. The veteran community will be in great hands.”
