Working Groups
Perth 2050
In November 2024, Committee for Perth, in collaboration with member organisation Scitech, released the Perth 2050 report. Led by futurist Dr Ben Hamer, the report identified 10 key priority focus areas to help shape the best possible future for Perth 2050, and beyond. These priorities were distilled into the ‘Three D’s’: Decarbonisation, (Economic) Diversification and Densification.
To translate these priorities into action, three dedicated working groups were established in June 2025. Each group is tasked with developing practical initiatives that will help guide Perth’s long-term future.
Working Group Members
As an apolitical, future-focused and independent organisation, Committee for Perth draws upon the expertise of its diverse membership, representing over 40 different industry sectors across the Perth region. The goal is to bring together our member’s collective expertise to foster thought leadership and produce a white paper lead to real, practical and achievable impact.
Decarbonisation
Chair: Julie McKay-Warner
General Counsel
Keystart
Deputy Chair: Steven Mills
Climate & Energy Policy and Advocacy Manager
CME
Annabel Keogh
Head of Policy and Social Value
Synergy
Christina Olgaard
Associate
PwC
Danika Ferguson
Associate Director
Purple
Dave Jones
Sustainability Advisor
Western Power
Janine Barrow
Global Solutions Director
Jacobs
Jessie Parrish
Project Manager Sustainable Development Goals
Curtin University
Jo Garland
Partner
HopgoodGanim Lawyers
Kelly Campbell
Executive Support Officer
Committee for Perth
Kelly Worlock
Chief Operations Officer
Brightwater Care Group
Kylie Ashenbrenner
Head of Sustainabiility Strategy
Wesfarmers
Lina Hockaday
Senior Engineer
Curtin University
Marion Morton
Executive Manager, Social and Community Impact
RAC
Megan Joyce
Head of Corporate Finance WA • Co-Head of Institutional WA
ANZ
Natalie Adams
Director
Intent Life on Purpose
Nickey Ludkins
Executive Education Manager
Edith Cowan University
Paul Vallelonga
Policy Manager
Department of Transport
Paula Rogers
Chief Executive Officer
Committee for Perth
Prof Peta Ashworth OAM
Director, Curtin Institute for Energy Transition
Curtin University
Shari Stockdale
Project Lead – Sustainability
Synergy
Shona Gatenby
Technical Director – Transport Advisory
AECOM
Densification
Chair: Ben Haddock
Transport Planning Lead
Arup
Deputy Chair: Dan Pearce
Partner, Urban Solutions
Hatch
Amanda Sheers
Director Planning and Development
City of Stirling
Andrew Vinciullo
Partner | Litigation and Dispute Resolution
HopgoodGanim Lawyers
Anita Amprimo
Director Infrastructure Services
City of South Perth
Beau Waters
Chief Operating Officer
Hawaiian
Catherine Stoddart
Chief Executive Officer
Brightwater Care Group
Dan Arndt
Director Sustainable Development and Safety
City of Cockburn
David Parsons
Development Director – WA
Mirvac (WA)
Flavio Macau
Associate Dean, Business Systems and Operations
Edith Cowan University
Francien Boom
Marketing Specialist
Committee for Perth
Gareth Glanville
Planning Consultant
City of Stirling
Gary Wright
General Manager Strategy, Planning and Delivery
RAC
Huia Adkins
Executive Advisor Sustainability
GHD
Ian Cowie PSM
CEO
City of Gosnells
Jay Naidoo
Executive Director Strategy & Development
City of Vincent
Josh Leigh
Acquisitions Manager
Stockland
Matthew Rose
Senior Associate, Capital Projects
PwC
Melissa Bailey
Technical Director – Infrastructure Advisory
AECOM
Paula Rogers
Chief Executive Officer
Committee for Perth
Philip Morgan
Market Leader – Transport
GHD
Ray Haeren
Deputy Chair WAPC
Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage
Sharon Rowse
General Manager Community Impact
RAC
Tim Lane
Executive Manager Policy & Advocacy
REIWA
Diversification
Chair: Lance Glare
Partner, Infrastructure, Government and Healthcare | Client Lead Partner, WA Transport Sector
KPMG
Dana Robertson
PVC Communications and Engagement
The University of Notre Dame Australia
David Harrison
CEO
Kwinana Industries Council
Dr Lisa Cluett
External Relations Director
Perth USAsia Centre
Dr Qassim Saad
Associate Professor, School of Design
Curtin University
Gia Jac
Research and Reporting Officer
City of Gosnells
Giles Tuffin
Economist
Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre
Hanlie du Plessis
Executive Manager People
Keystart
Jimmy Goda
Senior Manager – Digital Risk & Assurance
PwC
Kate Parker
Senior Principal – Social and Change
Element Advisory Part of SLR
Kelly Campbell
Executive Support Officer
Committee for Perth
Kylie Johnston
Group Executive People – People and Capability
RAC
Luke Willcock
Manager Economic Development and Advocacy
City of Joondalup
Megan Cramp
Special Counsel
Hall & Wilcox
Paula Rogers
Chief Executive Officer
Committee for Perth
Prof Maryam Omari
Executive Dean, School of Business and Law
Edith Cowan University
Rashid Zaman
Associate Professor
Curtin University
Renae Sayers
Director – Strategic Initiatives – School of Earth & Planetary Sciences
Curtin University
Rikki Lea Bestall
Chief Executive Officer
Screenwest
Suzanne Hullick
State General Manager WA
Westpac Banking Corporation
Tabitha McMullan
Chief Executive Officer
FORM Building a State of Creativity
Warwick Carter
Executive Dean, School of Business and Law
Perth South West Metropolitan Alliance