Melbourne Market Authority (MMA) CEO Mark Maskiell has advised the Board of his decision to step down as CEO. After 13 years of leadership, Mark has decided it’s the right time to turn his attention to other personal and business interests.

Over the past 13 years, Mark has led the organisation through a period of significant change and growth, with his leadership instrumental in the delivery of key initiatives, including:

• The successful relocation of the Market from West Melbourne to Epping
• The introduction and development of the Market’s Stronger Together program and the national A better choice! initiative
• Investment in on-site solar power generation
• Ongoing improvements to market operations and site infrastructure, including waste, recycling and safety initiatives
• Ensuring continuity of fresh produce supply to Victorians throughout the COVID-19 pandemic

On behalf of the Board, I sincerely thank Mark for his dedication, leadership, and commitment to the Melbourne Market. We wish him every success in the future.

The Board has commenced the process of identifying a new CEO. In the interim, Malcolm Lum, the MMA’s Chief Legal and Commercial Officer, will step into the role of Acting CEO effective Friday, 9 January.  

The Board remains focused on stability and continuity, as well as maintaining momentum on the important initiatives already underway. We look forward to sharing once a new CEO is appointed.

Peter Tuohey

Chair – Melbourne Market Authority

9 JAN 2025