Term Expiry: October 2023

 Cr Strautins brings to the Council leading edge business experience after having done business in Europe and China for over 10 years.

As Director of the Business Development Lab for the Stockholm School of Economics Dean has achieved improving business opportunities for teenagers.

A graduate with a Masters and Business degree as well as a partner in a software-business based in Switzerland, Cr Strautins understands the opportunities for online business development that local business minded persons can pursue.

Success for Cr Strautins is to see an incubator-style Business Development Centre established in the Shire to mentor and coach locals towards profitable lifestyle friendly business.

Cr Strautins believes such a hub of business knowledge in the Shire will have direct and indirect benefit for all in the form of a stronger community and prosperity.