Lisa Whitton

Lisa Whitton is an experienced finance executive and has served as the Chief Financial Officer at Cairns Regional Council since 2016. She has a Bachelor of Commerce and is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA).
As a born and bred Cairns local, Lisa is passionate about serving her community and ensuring sustainable service delivery.
Knowing that money matters, Lisa works collaboratively with her peers and stakeholders to ensure that financial sustainability is always front of mind. She is experienced in the development and implementation of financial policies and practices to support financial sustainability and good governance.