Executive team

Our executive team is dedicated to providing strong governance and leadership to ensure GMCT meets the needs of Melbourne's diverse communities now and into the future.

Our executive team

The executive team ensures GMCT's activities are consistent with the Cemeteries and Crematoria Act 2003, and with the organisation's policies, procedures and strategic plan.


Andrew Eriksen

CEO | Andrew Eriksen MAIM, MAIPM (CPPM), GAICD


Dimi Patitsas

Chief Operations & People Officer | Dimi Patitsas Grad Dip HR, Adv Cert Personnel, CAHRI


Brian Smart

Chief Financial Officer | Brian Smart B.Com, Dip Treasury Mgt, Dip Corporate Mgt, CA


James Reid

Chief Future Built Environment Officer | James Reid B.TRP, B.PD, Grad Cert. Management, FPIA


Andrew Port

Chief Governance Officer | Andrew Port BBus, Grad Dip Finance, MBA


Kelli Browne

Chief Customer Officer | Kelli Browne BCom, BA, PGDipTour