Dean Gutteridge is a trade qualified mechanic with tertiary qualifications in mechanical engineering and business management.
Since 2004, Dean has held the role of Manager Fleet for the City of Gold Coast, having previously been Director of Engineering Services for Narrabri Shire Council (NSW), and Mechanical Engineer Mobile Plant for Gosford City Council. His current responsibilities include providing cost competitive and effective vehicle, plant and equipment resources to the entire organisation (6,500 vehicles, plant and equipment with a replacement value of approximately $120 million).
Dean leads a multi-disciplinary team of over 200 staff and labour hire resources, and numerous contractors and sub-contractors with an operational expenditure of approximately $37 million.