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Deputy Lord Mayor Susan Riley

Susan Riley is the current and twice elected Deputy Lord Mayor of the City of Melbourne.

A businesswoman of some repute, with a career in publishing and the media spanning some 25 years, Susan is highly regarded for her strategic thinking and her ability to distil information with speed and alacrity.

She is a director of two successful publishing companies that produce city-based magazines that are catalysts to engendering business networks and the exchange of information among like-minded business people and residents who have a close affinity with the Melbourne CBD and its surrounds, her successful business networking club is testament to this.

Susan is a strong advocate for small business. She has been involved in the promotion and marketing of CBD businesses for decades.

Susan sits on all City of Melbourne council committees. She is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and a Director of Procurement Australia.  She is a member of:

  • Melbourne Spring Fashion Week Advisory Board
  • Melbourne Awards Advisory Board
  • Melbourne Retail Advisory Board
  • Melbourne Arts Trust Board
  • Melbourne Day Committee
  • Police Community Consultative Committee
  • Inner South Metropolitan Mayors Forum
  • City of Melbourne Audit Committee
  • Moomba Advisory Board

A dedicated community member, and passionate supporter of women in business, Susan Riley has held office for a range of community-based organisations.

As Deputy Lord Mayor, Susan sees her role as being part of a leadership team to bring about a cohesive and effective Council focused on making the City of Melbourne an even more vibrant, liveable, safe and world-renowned city.

Susan is married to Jim Riley with 3 children and 9 grandchildren.

Office of the Deputy Lord Mayor

Deputy Lord Mayor Susan Riley
Phone: (03) 9658 9043
Fax: (03) 9658 9039
Email: susan.riley@melbourne.vic.gov.au

City of Melbourne
GPO Box 1603
Melbourne VIC 3001