Ms. Anna Watt
Chief Executive Officer
Anna commenced with BEST in October 2023. Previously Anna was the Director of Corporate and Community Services at Glen Innes Severn Council for over a decade leading a substantial and diverse portfolio.
Prior to this Anna worked for Carter Holt Harvey Ltd, Wood Products Australia where she was the Commercial and Human Resources Manager, at the Structaflor Site in Oberon for five years.
Prior to relocating to Australia, Anna worked in the Banking Industry and at an Accounting Firm in New Zealand. Anna is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, has attained an MBA, is a Chartered Accountant and has a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Otago (New Zealand).
Mr. Andrew Dyer
Chief Operations Officer
Andrew commenced with BEST in 2010, and has worked across frontline program delivery, team leadership, staff training, quality assurance, senior leadership and executive positions. He has completed a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Marketing, postgraduate qualifications in Psychology and qualifications in Training and Assessment.
Andrew currently oversees the Operations Division at BEST which includes delivery of the Workforce Australia Contract, Inclusive Employment Australia Contract, Community Services, Disability Services and BEST Social Enterprises.
Mrs. Katrina Garrett
Chief Finance Officer
Katrina commenced with BEST in 2016 as a Finance Officer. Prior to this Katrina worked at a local accounting firm as a Senior Accountant for 14 years. Katrina has a Degree in Financial Administration. Katrina has Board experience, previously being a Board member at Inverell District Family Services.
Katrina is actively involved in the Inverell community previously holding the position of treasurer at Inverell Netball Association and is currently the treasurer at BCI Gymnastics. Katrina was appointed Chief Finance Officer for BEST in September 2019.
Mrs. Julie Sills
Chief Human Resources Officer
Following ten years of experience in the financial sector, Julie originally commenced with BEST in 1999, supporting the delivery of Employment Services contracts across the Gwydir Namoi Area. Julie worked in various roles in the area prior to progressing to Regional Manager in 2004.
Julie left BEST in 2009 to commence a career in HR with a large state-owned corporation as a HR Business Partner. In this role, Julie provided HR and IR leadership, strategic direction and support to senior leaders across the North Coast, New England, North West and Far West of NSW.
Julie returned to BEST in September 2019 to fulfil the role of Chief Human Resources Officer