Ryley Heap

Ryley Heap possesses extensive experience in economic and tourism development, currently serving as Principal Economic Development for the Town of Port Hedland since February 2023 and as a Board Member for Regional Development Australia (Pilbara) since November 2023. Previous roles include Director at Australian Regional Tourism Ltd from February 2024 to October 2024, and Tourism Development Officer for Developing East Arnhem Limited from November 2019 to February 2023, where Ryley led efforts in promoting regional economic resilience. Earlier career highlights include positions as Marketing & Business Events Coordinator and Marketing Assistant at Yarra Ranges Tourism. Ryley's educational background includes a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing from the University of Melbourne, a Master of Tourism from Monash University, a Graduate Certificate in Data Science from RMIT University, a Graduate Certificate in Business (Behavioural Economics) from QUT, and currently pursuing a Master of Economics at the University of New England.