Karl Bitar
Karl Bitar is a former National Secretary of the Australian Labor Party who succeeded Tim Gartrell.
History
Before Bitar became the National Secretary, he was the General Secretary for the NSW branch from December 2007 to October 2008, and Assistant General Secretary between 2004 and the end of 2007. He also served as an organizer between 1999 and 2004. In addition, Bitar was the NSW Campaign Director for Labor at the 2007 federal election.
Bitar later resigned as National Secretary on March 16, 2011.[1]
Personal Life
He is of Lebanese descent and is a Melkite Catholic.[2]
Bitar is currently employed by Crown Limited as Executive Vice President, Group Marketing and Brand Strategy.
References
- ↑ "Statement from Karl Bitar". 16 March 2011. Retrieved 16 March 2011.
- ↑ Taylor, Lenore (20 July 2010). "Karl Bitar: Labor Campaign Director". Sydney Morning Herald (Fairfax Media). Retrieved 9 November 2010.
| Party political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Mark Arbib |
General Secretary of the Australian Labor Party (NSW Branch) 2007–2008 |
Succeeded by Matt Thistlethwaite |
| Preceded by Tim Gartrell |
National Secretary of the Australian Labor Party 2008–2011 |
Succeeded by George Wright |
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