The Committee for Perth has a Board of nine Directors and a company secretary. Members elect seven Directors from within the membership and those elected Directors have the ability to co-opt two non-member Directors. Each appointment runs for a period of three years for a maximum of two continuous election cycles. A third term is allowable with 75% of the voting membership in support of the additional term.
Our current board members represent a broad cross section of industry including Oil and Gas, Banking, Hospitality and Tourism and Education and bring to us a wealth of experience. The specialised knowledge represented by our Directors includes law, commerce, business strategy, government relations, hospitality, not for profit management, accountancy and higher education.
Our directors are:
- Tony Howarth (Chair)
- John Atkins (Deputy Chair)
- Ian Fletcher
- Kate Lamont
- John Langoulant
- Gene Tilbrook
- Joanne Farrell
- Linda Wayman
- Rob Cole
The Committee for Perth is grateful for the continued support of our retired Directors
- Dr Sam Walsh - Director 2006-2009, Perth Alumni Chair 2009 to date
- Gary Smith - Director 2006-2009
- Kathryn Sydney-Smith - Director 2007-2009
- Jeff Dowling - Director - 2009-2010
- Evan Campbell - Director 2009-2010