The first advisory board has been appointed to advise and support the implementation of Western Australia’s 10-year innovation strategy, which was launched in 2022.
The 11 board members were selected via a competitive application process from a cross section of industries in which they were working in innovation and entrepreneurial roles. They are:
- Anna Shave, managing director, Resource Capital Funds;
- Charlie Gunningham, consultant and former government executive;
- Clare Mould, special counsel, Corrs Chambers Westgarth;
- Danelle Cross, director Entrepreneurship and WTF, Curtin University;
- Eliza Carbines, founder, Tender Relief;
- Faz Pollard, director, Adarsh Australia;
- Jemma Iles, chief Futures and People officer, Peritas Consulting;
- Kent Matla, state manager, First Australians Capital;
- Mette Wendler, director Strategy and Finance, Landgate;
- Oliver Bazzani, director, Perth Biodesign; and
- Sandy Chong, principal, Verity Consulting.
The members have a two-year term to provide feedback on the effectiveness of the plan’s programs and initiatives and advise on what metrics should be used to measure the state’s progress.
West Australian minister for innovation and the digital economy, Stephen Dawson, said more than 160 expressions of interest were received.
“Each member brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, which will be used to advise and assist the state government on a range of innovation related initiatives.
“Representatives from the diverse cross section of WA’s fast growing innovation ecosystem also include regional, Indigenous, female, corporate and youth to provide a range of independent voices,” Dawson said.
The Innovation Strategy was developed following consultation with more than 600 members of WA's innovation ecosystem.
It outlines a decade-long vision for WA to become a global centre of invention, investment, innovation and impact. The strategy aims to support entrepreneurs and companies to develop products and services that solve challenges and strengthen the economy.
