COSBOA thanks outgoing CEO Luke Achterstraat

After a successful two and half years in the role, the CEO of the Council of Small Business

Organisations Australia (COSBOA) Luke Achterstraat has notified the Board of his

resignation.

Mr Achterstraat said working at COSBOA had been extremely rewarding, both professionally and personally.

“COSBOA is the genuine voice for small business. I am proud of the work the team has done growing members, building partnerships, and ensuring small business has a robust voice and seat at the table.

“COSBOA's success is driven by a passionate and active membership, to whom I owe my

sincere thanks”.

“I have no doubt COSBOA will go from strength to strength under its next leader”.

COSBOA Chair Matthew Addison thanked Luke for his significant contributions to the

development of the organisation.

“During his tenure as CEO, COSBOA received ACCC Designated Complainant Status, was

appointed to the Cyber Executive Council, co-hosted the Treasurer’s debate, influenced the

national debate and launched its Fair Go election campaign to agitate for small business tax reform.”

“Luke’s experience in government brought a significant increase in the positive political and

public profile of COSBOA. On behalf of the Board of COSBOA I thank him for the progress

and commitment he brought to the role.”

Contact: Mathew Addison, Chair, Chair@cosboa.org.au 0421 553 613

Operational matters continue to be directed to ceo@cosboa.org.au and 0433 644 097

About COSBOA

Established in 1979, The Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) is a member based not-for-profit organisation exclusively representing the interests of small businesses. The capability, representation, and reach of COSBOA are defined by a mix of over 50 national and state-based members. COSBOA's strength is its capacity to harness its members' views and advance consensus across policy areas common to many.

Our member organisations work with the COSBOA team to assist us with policy development and guide our advocacy - not just for small businesses but also for the benefit of the Australians they employ. In this capacity, COSBOA makes submissions and representations to the government, including its agencies, on issues affecting small businesses and to pursue good policy.

For more information, visit www.cosboa.org.au