Stephen is the City of Adelaide’s youngest-ever Lord Mayor. A town planner with 20 years’ experience in state and local government, Stephen has dedicated his professional life to his passion for developing vibrant, sustainable cities.

Stephen is working to make Adelaide a modern, vibrant and sustainable place to do business, live and enjoy life. He believes an economy based on innovation, education, arts and culture will make Adelaide prosperous.

He is also encouraging strong working relationships between all levels of government, as well as business and the general community. As Lord Mayor, he is also patron to 20 organisations.

Stephen has an MBA, as well as post-graduate qualifications in Regional and Urban Planning and Environmental Studies. He lives in the south-west corner of the city with his family.