Navigating Perth’s New Political Landscape

Boardroom Briefing

Join Committee for Perth for our upcoming Boardroom Briefing: Navigating Perth’s New Political Landscape on Tuesday, 15 August 2023.

ReGen Strategic executive chair and founder Daniel Smith will join us for a private lunch to share his insights on how the political landscape has changed since former Premier Mark McGowan’s shock resignation on June 8.

As a long-time friend of new Premier Roger Cook and with extensive experience in the private sector, government and political campaigning, Daniel will provide a valuable analysis of the Cook Government’s priorities, leadership style and direction, including important new legislation.

This event will be hosted by KPMG Australia partner Brad Cuff and held under Chatham House Rule, allowing attendees to have a candid discussion about the issues affecting their business and Perth’s future.

We hope you can join us for this important discussion.

Our speaker

Daniel Smith

Executive Chair & Founder – ReGen Strategic

Daniel Smith is executive chair and founder of ReGen Strategic, and a trusted advisor to people at the highest levels of government and industry.

Daniel previously founded CGM Communications, growing it into one of Western Australia’s most respected community, government and media relations agencies over 11 years.

Now repurposed as ReGen, he leads a team of specialists in sustainability and ESG, stakeholder engagement and strategic communication, who are united in their desire to make a difference through their work.

Daniel’s previous experience includes senior policy and stakeholder engagement roles in both government and the private sector. With a background in social and marketing research, Daniel has worked on stakeholder engagement and communication strategies for some of Western Australia’s highest profile private, public and community sector organisations.

Daniel has driven high impact projects and services across a range of sectors, including mining, manufacturing, agriculture, infrastructure, health and education. His energy experience includes hydrogen, wind, solar, geothermal and firming gas, as well as pump hydro storage and demand-side management.

Daniel’s strong networks within both the West Australian and Australian Governments, as well as his role as a founding member of Labor’s National Policy Forum, make him uniquely placed to identify and drive government collaboration for projects and services with positive environmental and social impact.

Daniel serves on a number of not-for-profit boards, driving stakeholder engagement and the consideration of ESG topics. He is also a regular columnist for The West Australian newspaper on ESG issues and a guest commentator on ABC Radio Perth.

Daniel holds a Bachelor of Business and is certified through Global Competent Boards in ESG and sustainability.