Lawrie McKinna
Chair at Regional Development Australia Central Coast- Claim this Profile
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Paul Wade OAM
Lawrie McKinna may be the mayor but it ain't the first time he's lead from the front. He dragged all of us footballers to a healthier place in the sporting landscape through his playing days as a striker & his coaching days at Northern Spirit & the Mariners. He used to score goals in football at will & the Central Coast community is very lucky to have him on their side. Not a bad bloke for a Scotsman either.
Kurt Reynolds
Over a couple of decades it has been a pleasure to be associated with Lawrie. Initially as football opponents, then team mates and onto involvement at senior corporate levels in similar industries. Lawrie is a true gentleman who, within my contact, has consisteantly demonstrated high people & moral values in his dealings. He has substantial football and business knowledge which combined with his people skills "infectiously" promotes enthusiasm and a positive environment.
Paul Wade OAM
Lawrie McKinna may be the mayor but it ain't the first time he's lead from the front. He dragged all of us footballers to a healthier place in the sporting landscape through his playing days as a striker & his coaching days at Northern Spirit & the Mariners. He used to score goals in football at will & the Central Coast community is very lucky to have him on their side. Not a bad bloke for a Scotsman either.
Kurt Reynolds
Over a couple of decades it has been a pleasure to be associated with Lawrie. Initially as football opponents, then team mates and onto involvement at senior corporate levels in similar industries. Lawrie is a true gentleman who, within my contact, has consisteantly demonstrated high people & moral values in his dealings. He has substantial football and business knowledge which combined with his people skills "infectiously" promotes enthusiasm and a positive environment.
Paul Wade OAM
Lawrie McKinna may be the mayor but it ain't the first time he's lead from the front. He dragged all of us footballers to a healthier place in the sporting landscape through his playing days as a striker & his coaching days at Northern Spirit & the Mariners. He used to score goals in football at will & the Central Coast community is very lucky to have him on their side. Not a bad bloke for a Scotsman either.
Kurt Reynolds
Over a couple of decades it has been a pleasure to be associated with Lawrie. Initially as football opponents, then team mates and onto involvement at senior corporate levels in similar industries. Lawrie is a true gentleman who, within my contact, has consisteantly demonstrated high people & moral values in his dealings. He has substantial football and business knowledge which combined with his people skills "infectiously" promotes enthusiasm and a positive environment.
Paul Wade OAM
Lawrie McKinna may be the mayor but it ain't the first time he's lead from the front. He dragged all of us footballers to a healthier place in the sporting landscape through his playing days as a striker & his coaching days at Northern Spirit & the Mariners. He used to score goals in football at will & the Central Coast community is very lucky to have him on their side. Not a bad bloke for a Scotsman either.
Kurt Reynolds
Over a couple of decades it has been a pleasure to be associated with Lawrie. Initially as football opponents, then team mates and onto involvement at senior corporate levels in similar industries. Lawrie is a true gentleman who, within my contact, has consisteantly demonstrated high people & moral values in his dealings. He has substantial football and business knowledge which combined with his people skills "infectiously" promotes enthusiasm and a positive environment.
Experience
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Regional Development Australia Central Coast
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Australia
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Government Relations Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chair
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Jan 2021 - Present
Regional Development Australia (RDA) is a partnership between the Australian federal, state, territory and local governments to support the growth and development of Australia's regions. RDA builds partnerships between governments, industry, community groups and key regional stakeholders to provide innovative strategic and targeted responses to growing strong and confident regional economies that harness regional competitive advantage, seize emerging economic opportunities and proactively drive investment attraction. Show less
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Newcastle Jets Football Club
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Australia
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Jun 2016 - Jul 2021
Newcastle United Jets Football Club known commonly as Newcastle Jets is a professional soccer club based in Newcastle, New South Wales. Formed in 2000 when it joined the National Soccer League (NSL), it was one of three former NSLs that joined the formation of the A-League, Australia’s premier competition. The club has won one A-League championship. In June 2016, I was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Newcastle Jets where I managed all football related matters, successfully ran the club, and worked with the FFA and A-League. Additionally, I represented the club’s owner who was based overseas during my five years as CEO. Show less
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Town & Country Chemicals
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Australia
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Business Supplies & Equipment
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Director
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Sep 2014 - 2018
Town and Country is a cleaning chemical manufacturing business which provides services for hospitality and cleaning businesses on the Central Coast and in Sydney. www.tandcc.com.au Town and Country is a cleaning chemical manufacturing business which provides services for hospitality and cleaning businesses on the Central Coast and in Sydney. www.tandcc.com.au
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Gosford City Council
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Australia
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Executive Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mayor
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Sep 2012 - 2016
Newly elected to Gosford Council and voted in as Mayor of the City Newly elected to Gosford Council and voted in as Mayor of the City
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Central Coast mariners
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Australia
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager of Football
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May 2012 - Aug 2013
I look after all Football matters of the club and also do some work with the commercial side of things as well. I look after all Football matters of the club and also do some work with the commercial side of things as well.
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Head Coach Chengdu Blades in Chinese Super League
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Mar 2011 - Oct 2011
I am now the head coach for Chengdu Blades in the Chinese Super League,I have been here since mid March and have signed till the end of the season in November. I am keen to continue coaching in Asia. I am now the head coach for Chengdu Blades in the Chinese Super League,I have been here since mid March and have signed till the end of the season in November. I am keen to continue coaching in Asia.
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Head Coach
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Nov 2004 - Mar 2010
I was founadtion Coach at the mariners for the first five years and moved to my new position in March 2010. I was founadtion Coach at the mariners for the first five years and moved to my new position in March 2010.
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