Jeffrey Griffith | Deputy CEO
Devonport City Council

Jeffrey Griffith is an accomplished executive with over 20 years of senior leadership experience across multinational corporations, local government, and the private sector. Currently serving as Deputy General Manager at Devonport City Council, Jeff has led significant digital and organisational transformation initiatives, driving over 40 successful projects that have enhanced operational efficiency and community service delivery. His career spans roles including CIO and General Manager at WesTrac, where he implemented complex ERP and warehouse systems across Australia and China, and General Manager roles at Anderson Morgan and Shearwater Resort, where he delivered strategic growth, operational improvements, and cultural transformation. Jeff combines strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and a relentless focus on customer outcomes with deep expertise in IT, project governance, continuous improvement, and change leadership. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Arts from Louisiana Tech University and has undertaken extensive executive training in leadership, Lean, Six Sigma, PRINCE2, and ADKAR methodologies. With international experience in the USA and China and a proven ability to engage stakeholders at all levels, Jeff is a respected leader known for driving innovation, improving service delivery, and achieving measurable results.