Meet our Team
Simon Blom
| Position | Chief Executive Officer |
| Focus areas | Community Benefit, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Business Process Improvement and Change Management. |
| Experience | An experienced executive working in both strategic and delivery focused roles for commercial and local government. |
| Contact Details | 8224 2077 simon.blom@lga.sa.gov.au |
John Kelly
| Position | Manager Procurement Advisory Services |
| Focus areas | Procurement Advisory, Education, Operational Efficiency, Program and Risk Management |
| Experience | Experienced in Local, State & Federal Government Stakeholder & Contract Management including compliance structures, service supply governance and value for money assessments. |
| Contact Details | 8224 2015 john.kelly@lga.sa.gov.au |
Allison Down
| Position | Acting Supplier Services Lead |
| Focus areas | Supplier Engagement, Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, Marketing and Communications |
| Experience | Experienced local government practitioner, specialising in governance, risk management and continuous improvement. |
| Contact Details | 8224 2071 allison.down@lga.sa.gov.au |
Jane Vergou
| Position | Project Manager |
| Focus areas | Stakeholder Management, Strategic Planning, Client Relationships, Sector Facilitations. |
| Experience | Qualified project manager with long term local government experience with the Arts and Contract Management, specialising in collaborations, facilitating and connecting buyers, suppliers and solutions. |
| Contact Details | 8224 2058 jane.vergou@lga.sa.gov.au |
Andrea Post
| Position | Engagement Lead |
| Focus areas | Procurement Services |
| Experience | Experienced Executive Assistant for CEO/Mayor, administration and customer service professional with extensive practical knowledge on local government. Worked in local government and private sectors in customer service and administration roles inclusive of process and system development, deployment and team engagement. |
| Contact Details | 8224 2060 andrea.post@lga.sa.gov.au |
Leanne Mitton
| Position | Procurement Revenue Coordinator |
| Focus areas | Contract Management Reporting (Rebates), Administration and Unimarket |
| Experience | Experienced compliance, finance, administration and customer service profession, with extensive history within finance teams. |
| Contact Details | 8224 2056 leanne.mitton@lga.sa.gov.au |
Connor Perry
| Position | Business Support Officer |
| Focus areas | Business support, Compliances, Unimarket and supplier services. |
| Experience | Supporting our Supplier Services Lead, Connor has strong experience in local government, business support and administration, providing high-level coordination, communication, and operational assistance across a range of workplace functions. He works with a consistent focus on organisation, process improvement, stakeholder support, and managing day-to-day operations to help teams run efficiently. |
| Contact Details | 8224 2017 connor.perry@lga.sa.gov.au |