Powerhouse Parramatta CEO steps aside weeks from grand opening
The decision was announced in a statement from the office of Minister for Arts John Graham on Thursday.
Powerhouse Parramatta's CEO, Lisa Havilah, has stepped aside from her position 10 weeks before the museum's scheduled opening, pending investigations into governance and procurement by the NSW government. Appointed to the role in 2018, Havilah was tasked with overseeing the $915 million build of the cultural institution, which is the city's most significant infrastructure project since the Sydney Opera House's completion.
President of the Powerhouse Trust, David Borger, stated that the museum remains on track to open on November 7, despite the unexpected change in leadership. A 100% assurance was given by Borger that the opening date will not be impacted. With the interim team now in place, NSW Government Architect Abbie Galvin will take over as CEO from September 1, with former Sydney Opera House CEO Louise Herron appointed as strategic advisor.
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