I love Adelaide
I am a first generation Australian of Dutch/French/Portuguese/Ceylonese heritage. My father, a mechanical engineer, established his engineering company in Elizabeth in the late 50s and became one of the largest employers in the northern region. Between them, my parents gave me a deep-rooted understanding of business, an adventurous spirit, commercial acumen and a love of the arts.
With a strong track record of delivering results, while managing tens of millions of dollars and hundreds of people, I have energy, passion and vision and a burning ambition to work collaboratively to make this city one of the
greatest in the world.
I bring to the role of Lord Mayor a unique perspective on a capital city council, having been both an elected Councillor and a General Manager for the city, and a successful and diverse background as a small business owner, as a retailer, a restaurateur, a university lecturer and marketing executive. I have developed and delivered some of the most significant cultural events for the state, including as CEO for the Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Festival. In 2018, I produced the acclaimed Adelaide Festival of Ideas, exploring global ideas, entrepreneurship and innovation.
Sandy Verschoor for Lord Mayor 