THE HON. JOEL FITZGIBBON MP
Minister for Defence
THE HON. GREG COMBET MP
Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Procurement
Friday, 2 May 2008
033/2008
DR STEPHEN GUMLEY REAPPOINTED AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE
OFFICER DEFENCE MATERIEL ORGANISATION
The Minister for Defence, the Hon. Joel Fitzgibbon MP, and the Parliamentary
Secretary for Defence Procurement, the Hon. Greg Combet MP, today announced
the ongoing employment of Dr Stephen Gumley as Chief Executive Officer, Defence
Materiel Organisation (DMO).
As approved by the Secretary of Defence, Mr Nick Warner, under the Public Service
Act, Dr Gumley’s employment status has moved from a fixed term to ongoing
Australian Public Service (APS) employee status.
Dr Gumley’s fixed term contract was due to expire in February 2009, however the
change to employment conditions indicates the Government’s confidence and Dr
Gumley’s commitment to continue implementing the reforms across DMO’s
procurement and sustainment business.
“Mr Combet and I have been very impressed with the reforms and business
improvements Dr Gumley has brought to the DMO,” Mr Fitzgibbon said.
“There is still more to be done, however under Dr Gumley’s leadership we are
confident that the reform process will continue,” Mr Combet said.
The DMO buys and maintains equipment for the Australian Defence Force with more
than $100 billion of acquisition and sustainment business currently under
management.
The change to Dr Gumley’s employment conditions creates confidence and stability
for DMO’s staff that the clear framework for the agency’s priorities and vision will be
maintained.
It will also create certainty for the already well developed relationships with senior
industry leaders in Australia and overseas.
Media contacts:
Christian Taubenschlag (Joel Fitzgibbon):
02 6277 7800 or 0438 595 567
Rod Hilton (Greg Combet):
02 6277 4771 or 0458 276 619
Defence Media Liaison:
02 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664
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