East Waste is governed by a Board made up of representatives from its eight member councils and overseen by an independent chairperson, Fraser Bell.
David Maywald
Acting General Manager
As Acting General Manager, David is responsible for providing leadership and governance, driving organisational change, and enhancing business processes. He also oversees the daily operations of the business, managing a team of 75 staff across customer service, operations, work health and safety, and the workshop areas. David has significant expertise in enhancing the Customers journey and improving the overall Customer Experience. With more than a decade working within Local Government, coupled with experience in the manufacturing, Information Services and Finance industries David has a broad range of skills and knowledge which help to ensure high quality results are delivered. David has strong interpersonal skills and is able to easily communicate with a diverse range of people which will ensure that he understands and delivers on the needs of East Waste’s customer base.
Brian Krombholz
Manager, Operational Services
As Manager Operational Services, Brian is responsible for the oversight and management of East Waste’s day-to-day operations, including management of approximately 63 operational staff, and overseeing all kerbside collections of household waste, recyclables, green organics, hard waste and street litter bins. Brian’s role also includes overseeing East Waste’s internal workshop operations and staff, to ensure the fleet of 57 vehicles are maintained to a high level and capable of meeting service requirements. As a member of East Waste’s senior Executive staff, outside of overseeing daily operations, Brian is committed to reviewing and enhancing processes and systems to ensure optimum efficiencies are realised for East Waste’s Member Councils. Brian is an experienced and diverse leader, with strong working knowledge of work health and safety practices, and performance management skills that directly contribute to East Waste’s success. Brian has over thirty years of operational management experience across various organisations within the waste industry, coupled with a Diploma in Management, and excellent interpersonal skills, to deliver continued high-quality results.
Kelly Vandermoer
Manager HR & Financial Services
As Manager Human Resources & Financial Services, Kelly has strategic oversight of East Waste’s core financial functions and Human Resource practices. Kelly is responsible for overseeing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and the internal and external audit functions, ensuring East Waste meets its legislative and operational objectives through the development and implementation of efficient and transparent financial management practices. Her role contributes to informed strategic decision making through timely and effective financial reporting to the East Waste Executive Leadership Team, Audit & Risk Management Committee and Board. Kelly also supports the management of East Waste’s core Human Resource functions, including recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, performance management, the provision of advice and the oversight and reporting of the activities of the Joint Consultative Committee. Kelly holds formal qualifications in Human Resource Management and Accounting, and is a strong leader, fostering a trusting and efficient work environment in line with core organisational values.