Our team

Relevant qualifications:

Fellow Institute of Public Accountants, Graduate of Australian Institute Company Directors

Other Board positions:

Board Director MSA, Chair of Governance, Audit & Risk Committee for MSA

Career history:

More than twenty years in financial and commercial management in a broad and diverse range of industries.
 

Relevant experience:

Horst is a business strategy and process improvement specialist, with extensive knowledge in traditional financial management.

Horst has extensive experience managing finance and corporate service departments in leadership roles as part of a senior executive team.

Horst’s established career has spanned numerous management disciplines, including risk and compliance, treasury, taxation, business strategy and organisational development. This work included the management of major projects, including organisational restructures, system implementations and large tenders.

Horst says the development and mentoring of many staff over the years has been his most rewarding career achievement as a leader.

Relevant qualifications:

Bachelor of Business

Other Board positions:

Chair Perth Eye Foundation, Deputy Chair Crime Stoppers Western Australia, South Metropolitan Health Service, Western Australia Board of the Medical Board of Australia, Adviser to the Murdoch University Emerging Leaders Program

Current professional position:

Non Executive Director, part time Lecturer
 

Relevant experience:

Liam is a very experienced business leader and board member who retired from the role of Chief Operating Officer of Seven West Media (WA) following a 40-year career in the media and manufacturing industry.

Liam makes a significant contribution to the WA community, fulfilling roles on numerous not-for-profit and health service industry boards, as well as nurturing the next generation of business leaders at Murdoch University.

Recognised as an exceptional mentor with the skills and experience to lead, Liam has the ability to influence and motivate individuals and teams to perform at their peak.

By simplifying the complicated and collaboratively working together with all stakeholders he has facilitated revenue generation opportunities and significant cost reductions in challenging economic and structural circumstances.

With a passion for streamlining business processes, he provides an inclusive style of empowering leadership to engage, develop and create highly effective results driven teams.

Relevant qualifications:

Bachelor of Engineering, Master of Business Administration, Diploma of Engineering

Current professional position:
 

Chief Executive Officer with Pharmacy 777 Group
 

Relevant experience:

Jason is a visionary senior executive with a focus on serving the West Australian community.

Currently CEO of the Pharmacy 777 Group of companies, Jason oversees 100 plus stores (and growing) Australia wide, supporting independent community pharmacy.

Jason’s career spans various industry sectors including senior engineering roles and appointments in WA government, WA Police, major carrier industry bodies and various allied health verticals.

With an established record as a leader and business transformation specialist, Jason has specialist skills in joint venture, alliance, and strategic commercial partnerships to deliver commercial and legal objectives.

Jason is a collaborative leader who listens and delivers upon strong ethical principles. An energetic leader with a passion for people, culture development and strategic thinking; Jason is known for retaining top talent with an ability to effectively lead highly complex corporate environments and deliver financial outcomes against stringent targets.

Relevant experience:

Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Laws (with Distinction), admitted to the Supreme Court of Western Australia, admitted to the High Court of Australia, Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).  

Current professional position:  

General Counsel at My Place

Relevant experience: 

Clare is a practising lawyer with extensive experience in corporate, real estate and employment law, as well as working in a senior executive team.  

Through her role at My Place, an established not-for-profit NDIS provider, she witnesses firsthand the impact of ongoing reform in the disability and health sectors on people’s lives and their support networks. Prior to her current professional position, Clare practised law for more than eight years at Clayton Utz. 

Clare is passionate about sound corporate governance and has a great interest in people with neurological conditions to be substantively supported so they can maintain their independence and be in the community. 

Relevant qualifications:

AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) Intermediate Level Certificate, Graduate of Australian Institute Company Directors
 

Current professional position:
 

Chief Information Officer at Keystart

Relevant experience:

John is a technology executive with over 20 years ICT experience gained across various industries, including financial services, government and education. His experience spans application and systems development, digital transformation, strategy and risk management.

John has held a number of leadership roles with Keystart in his 12-year tenure with the organisation, including Systems Development Manager, Executive Manager of Product Delivery to his current position as Chief Information Officer.

Originally from the UK, John also held a number of technology roles for companies in London, working with a variety of clients across Europe and North America.

In the two years since his diagnosis, John has been involved in fundraising events, speaking opportunities to raise awareness about MS and actively contributes to research programs and surveys.

Relevant qualifications:

Registered Nurse with several post graduate qualifications, Master of Business Administration, Member of Australian Institute Company Directors

Other board positions:

Executive Director on the People Culture and Engagement Subcommittee (Attends the Finance and Governance, Audit and Risk and Safety and Quality subcommittees), Health Service Manager/Director of Nursing to the Dalwallinu Hospital Board

Current professional position:
 

Executive Director South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) - Clinical Strategy and Population Health

Relevant experience:

Kate is an executive director with the South Metropolitan Health Service, a $2.5b business providing health services to the south metropolitan region.

Kate brings constructive and strategic thinking to the corporate and clinical areas for which she is responsible, as well as operational accountability.

Her portfolio includes the management of public community subacute services across Metropolitan Perth and the management of SMHS clinical planning and strategy for the Peel, Rockingham, Murray Districts, Fremantle, Fiona Stanley Hospitals and associated community services.

Kate is also responsible for the strategic oversight of mental health, Aboriginal Health and public health services.

Kate is also responsible for the management of Human Resources, Industrial Relations and Medical Workforce teams in an organisation of more than 11,000 people.

Relevant qualifications:

Certified Practising Accountant (CPA), Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD). 

Current professional position:  

Director Corporate and Commercial, City of Canning  

Relevant experience: 

Lorraine is an experienced senior executive with more than 30 years’ experience in private organisations, state and local government leading diverse teams. Her expertise lies in finance, corporate governance, strategy, digital transformation and leading commercial initiatives.  

With a previous tenure spanning 19 years at Lotterywest, Lorraine now holds a position as Director Corporate & Commercial at the City of Canning.  Prior to making Australia home she was the CFO of The Body Shop Ireland. 

She is highly motivated, and a passionate executive leader focussed on delivering outcomes for the betterment of the community and possesses a high level of personal integrity and self-awareness.