As the Chief Executive, Valentina is an energetic and people-focused leader with a passion for creating opportunities, innovation and delivering transformational outcomes in the regions.

She has worked across the private and public sector for over 20 years in the areas of urban transformation, property, infrastructure delivery and law with multi-dimensional experience in these fields. Valentina has steered HCCDC through numerous periods of change and expansion of responsibilities, while maintaining a high performing team with a positive culture.

HCCDC has delivered a range of diverse programs that have unlocked enduring value in the form of housing, employment, environmental and lifestyle outcomes under her leadership. Valentina is collaborative and a relationship-builder who invests time in strategic stakeholder alignment and understanding political and commercial environments in planning and executing organisational strategies.