On Wednesday it was announced Mr Chemello had been appointed as interim administrator of Ipswich City Council,afterthe council was dismissed by the state government following a unanimous vote in Queensland Parliament on Tuesday.
Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said Mr Chemello's appointment would take effect on Thursday.
"Greg Chemello brings a strong set of capabilities to his role as interim administrator,"Mr Hinchliffe said.
"Mr Chemello is currently the general manager of Economic Development Queensland and has 35 years'experience in the public and private sectors.
"He's vastly experienced in governance,change management and commercial negotiations - all vital attributes needed to lead Ipswich in this challenging period."
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Mr Chemello's LinkedIn profile said he managed the redevelopment of the Gabba for almost three years from 1998.
In 2000,while employed by Brisbane City Council,he negotiated the sale of the Brisbane Entertainment Centre,the Sleeman sports complex and the Queensland Sports and Athletics Centre to the state government.