Scott Goold appointed Regional Director Business NSW Central Coast

Business NSW has announced the appointment of Scott Goold as Regional Director Business NSW Central Coast.

Mr Goold joins the organisation after three years with the NSW Department of Regional NSW where his most recent appointment was as Deputy Director Regional Development.

A resident of the Central Coast he comes to the position with over 30 years’ experience at senior levels with major corporates and for a short time in 2020 was Business Development Manager at Central Coast Council

From 2001 to 2016 he was General Manager Venture Health Group of companies a private equity group predominantly in the health and wellness industry. 

Commenting on Mr Goold’s appointment Chair of the Regional Advisory Council of Business NSW Central Coast, Barbara Ketley, said, ““The Regional Advisory Council of Business NSW Central Coast is delighted to welcome Scott as our new Regional Director.

Scott has extensive senior level experience with state government, local government, international trade and management consulting

He also founded a successful chain of retail health stores across Australia so understands in depth the issues facing the business community. I am looking forward to seeing our region benefit from Scott’s extensive experience and diverse knowledge.”

He succeeds Paula Martin who has moved to a new role as Executive Director Regional NSW & Visitor Economy at Business NSW.  She has been Executive Director for the Central Coast for the past five years.