The Leadership Team

Anne Skewes

Anne has extensive experience in senior executive roles in property, planning, and commercial and urban development across NSW, the Australian Capital Territory, and South Australia.

Before joining the Authority, Anne was a Deputy Secretary in the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and prior to that, she was the Deputy Secretary at the NSW Land and Housing Corporation.

Anne has a proven track record in major placemaking projects and brings that expertise in her current role as acting Chief Executive Officer.

Anne was recognised for her outstanding public service to the NSW Government and the people of NSW in the 2022 Australia Day honours .

Natalie Camilleri

Natalie is a well-rounded strategist, with diverse experience in the integration of design, land use and infrastructure through delivery of major projects and precincts in Greater Sydney and NSW. With a deep understanding of the dynamics of growth and change, Natalie has worked continuously to drive collaborative efforts across government, industry, and the community to achieve better place-based outcomes.

Before joining the Authority, Natalie spent over 20 years developing expertise across multiple agencies including the Greater Cities Commission, Sydney Water Corporation, Transport for NSW, Roads and Traffic Authority, the Department of Urban Affairs and Planning, and Landcom.

In 2020 Natalie was recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours list receiving the Public Service Medal for outstanding public service to infrastructure projects in NSW.

Ben Kitcher

Ben is a mechanical engineer and has specialised in advanced manufacturing for aerospace.

He has developed manufacturing solutions for global aerospace companies and their supply chains and has built and sustained innovation groups which have grown the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing & Research Centre (AMRC).

Working on the development of technical strategy and partnering with local, national and international organisations, Ben has coordinated numerous support programs, developed a skilled workforce, and high value manufacturing processes for implementation of new factories in the Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Park.

Most recently, he developed the AMRC's electrification capability, building teams and capabilities in battery and motor manufacturing.

Peter Mackey

Since commencing with the NSW Government in 2015, Peter has worked across various agencies including Trade and Investment, Industry, Treasury, Premier and Cabinet and recently with Investment NSW. His roles have included leading the State's export, small business, and international education teams. In his most recent role with the Trade team, Peter led the State's response to the impact of the pandemic on NSW exporters and international students.

Prior to joining NSW Government, Peter spent seven years with Austrade, posted as Trade Commissioner to Hanoi in 2010 and later to Singapore. During this time, he also held a regional role, as Education Commissioner, ASEAN, leading Austrade's regional education team promoting Australian education, training and research expertise across South East Asia.

Over the past 20 years, Peter has worked primarily in the education and training, ICT and government sectors.

Matt Sherb

Matt brings more than 20 years of infrastructure, strategy and engagement experience to his role of Executive Director, Infrastructure & Delivery at the Authority. He has a keen interest in addressing the challenges and opportunities of aligning the provision of key infrastructure with land release for the benefit of the people of NSW.

Most recently, Matt was the Executive Director of the Office of the Secretary at the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment. Prior to that he worked in numerous infrastructure and strategy roles at Infrastructure NSW, Infrastructure Australia, Department of Premier and Cabinet, the Growth Centres Commission and Sydney Water Corporation.