Charlie Kaddy has been named the new chief executive officer of the Torres Strait Regional Authority after acting in the role since mid-2024. Photo: Supplied.
Dauareb man Charlie Kaddy has been announced as the Torres Strait Regional Authority’s (TSRA) new chief executive officer.
Mr Kaddy has been acting in the organisation’s top job since former CEO Vonda Malone resigned in May 2024 to play a role in the State Government’s now-scrapped Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry.
Following a national recruitment process, Minister for Indigenous Affairs Malarndirri McCarthy signed off on a three-year appointment that will have Mr Kaddy holding the reins of TSRA until 2028.
Mr Kaddy said it was a privilege to oversee TSRA’s day-to-day administration while being supported by a strong local workforce.
“I am honoured to be appointed as CEO at this exciting time as we welcome a new TSRA board in 2025,” he said.
“Our dedicated workforce will work alongside TSRA’s board to ensure stability, dedication and commitment to our people, communities, land and sea of the Torres Strait.
“Together we will continue TSRA’s 30-year legacy to elevate and advocate for the Torres Strait with support from our staff, board, families and communities.”
Mr Kaddy joined the organisation in 1995 – a year after it was established – before rising through the ranks to now hold its top operational role.
He brings to the role him more than 20 years’ public service experience, including with not-for-profit organisations and the region’s peak native title body, Gur A Baradharaw Kod Torres Strait Sea and Land Council Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal Corporation.
