ELACCA welcomes Busy Bees Australia and Sparkways CEOs

The Early Learning and Care Council of Australia (ELACCA) has welcomed Phil McKenzie, Chief Executive Officer of Busy Bees Australia, and Ms Jo Moloney, Chief Executive Officer of Sparkways, as new member CEOs. 

“We are delighted to welcome both Phil and Jo to ELACCA,” said Elizabeth Death, CEO of ELACCA. “They join us at an exciting time for the early learning sector in Australia, ahead of a year of significant policy work and investment at federal, state and territory levels.”

Both Mr McKenzie and Ms Moloney bring valuable experience to their new leadership roles and to ELACCA’s membership, which comprises a pool of 18 member CEOs. 

Mr McKenzie joined Busy Bees after five years as the CEO of Pacific Smiles, a multi-site dental services group. His expertise includes acquisitions, cultural alignment and the expansion of existing services. Mr McKenzie holds qualifications in Management, Marketing, Business and Commerce and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Ms Moloney joined Sparkways as the Executive Director Corporate Services in early 2023, after serving as the CEO of Melbourne Legacy. Her expertise includes business improvement, integration, change management and transformation initiatives. Ms Moloney has a Bachelor of Business in Accounting. She is also a member of CPA Australia and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

ELACCA also extends its appreciation to the former representatives of Busy Bees Australia (Cheryl Creaser) and Sparkways (Daniel Findley) for their contributions to ELACCA.

Learn more about ELACCA here.