Directors & Retired Directors

CURRENT DIRECTORS

Southern Ports’ Board of Directors is the governing body as detailed in the Port Authorities Act 1999. Members are appointed by the Minister for Ports and are tasked with determining the policies and controlling the affairs of Southern Ports.

IAN SHEPHERD, BOARD CHAIR

Assoc. Civic Engineering, Grad. Dip. Business, Harvard Advanced Management Program, Hon. Fellow IE Aust, MAICD

APPOINTED 1 February 2020, term ends 31 December 2021 As an experienced CEO and Director, Ian brings varied and direct experiences in governance and business, finance, leadership, risk and public relations. In addition, he has an understanding of the importance of board dynamics and culture.

Ian spent 17 years as a Director and eight years as CEO/Managing Director of GHD Group Pty Ltd, an infrastructure services company operating across all facets of planning, project management and engineering. With operations across 10 countries, Ian brings international knowledge and awareness of key issues. He has strong commercial and strategic capabilities in relation to company growth and transformational changes. Ian is also a Director of the Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation.

GAYE MCMATH, DEPUTY CHAIR

BComm Melbourne University, MBA, AMP HBS, FAICD, FCPA

APPOINTED DEPUTY CHAIR 1 July 2018, term ends 30 June 2022 Gaye has extensive experience in mining, resources, infrastructure, energy, financial services, treasury, property and higher education. Her executive experience includes senior executive finance and commercial roles over 23 years with BHP and over 12 years with the University of Western Australia.

Gaye held the position of Deputy Chair of Commissioners of the City of Perth. Gaye’s board experience spans 20 years across a diverse range of organisations including Listed Companies, Government Trading Enterprises and Not-for Profit organisations.

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Chair Audit, Finance and Risk Committee

BBus (Accounting) WACAE (now Edith Cowan University) Churchlands, FCPA

APPOINTED 1 January 2019, term ends 30 June 2023 John brings over 23 years’ experience in senior management roles to Southern Ports including as Chief Financial Officer. John has a particular focus on external statutory reporting and risk management and has extensive knowledge of port financial management, operations and contract management.

His previous board experience includes Directorships with the Bunbury Water Corporation (trading as Aqwest) and with the Collie Miners Credit Union where he was Chair of the Audit and Risk Management Committee and member of the Remuneration Committee. John is currently appointed as a Community Member on the City of Bunbury Audit Committee in a voluntary capacity.

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Member of Audit, Finance and Risk Committee

JANE CUTLER

BE (Chem & Mat), M Env Stu, MBA, FIChemE, FAICD

APPOINTED 1 February 2020, term ends 31 December 2021 Jane brings more than 30 years of board level and senior executive experience from across the public, commercial and not for profit sectors. Jane has particular experience in the resources, oil and gas, financial services, maritime, environment and technology industries. Jane has served on a number of board subcommittees as a member and also as Chair including audit and risk, finance, investment, selection, diversity and events committees.

Jane was previously Chief Executive Officer of the National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environment Management Authority. Jane is currently a Director of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority. She is Deputy President of the Institution of Chemical Engineers and a member of the WA Division Council of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Chair Safety and Sustainability Committee

DR WIEBKE EBELING

PhD (Neuroscience) ANU

APPOINTED 13 July 2020, term ends 30 June 2022 Wiebke has a background in the biological sciences and workshop facilitation, and has held roles in science communication, education and outreach in various scientific disciplines (vision science, marine science, astrophysics, ocean engineering) over the past 10 years.

She established the headquarters of The University of Western Australia - Wave Energy Research Centre in Albany in early 2018 and manages the Centre operations across the Albany and Perth nodes, as well as the new Great Southern Marine Research Facility in Albany. Wiebke leads stakeholder engagement across a range of sectors, including State Government, schools and the general public, and is also an Executive Member of the Great Southern Science Council.

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Member of Safety and Sustainability Committee; and Audit, Finance and Risk Committee

CURRENT DIRECTORS CONT.

ROBYN FENECH

APPOINTED 1 July 2021, term ends 31 December 2022 Robyn’s background is in regional economic development across many sectors, including tourism, agriculture and infrastructure planning.

Through her professional experience and 20 years running her own consultancy practice, Robyn has been involved in strategy development and delivery within the South West region, including strategic planning, governance, and industry and community consultation. Robyn is currently the Chair of the Bunbury Development Committee.

CHRIS SUTHERLAND

APPOINTED 1 July 2021, term ends 31 December 2022 Chris is an experienced executive and director, having spent 20 years in various engineering and management roles with leading engineering companies including Clough and WorleyParsons.

Chris was appointed Managing Director and Group CEO of Programmed from January 2008 until his retirement in September 2019. He is currently a non-executive Director of Matrix Engineering & Composites and non-executive Chairman of Copper Search Ltd, Remsense Technology Ltd and Stelect Pty Ltd.

RETIRED DIRECTORS

DR PHILLIP CHALMER

BSc (Hons), PhD (University of Western Australia)

APPOINTED 1 September 2014, term ended 31 March 2021 Phil has been a Director with port authority boards since 2007. Phil’s research in the late 1970’s on the ecology of marine fouling at the Stirling Naval Base earned him a doctorate and considerable experience, later working as director of a marine environmental consultancy for a decade.

Phil has worked on many major projects along the WA coast and abroad, including port developments, dredging programs and marina developments.

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Member of Safety and Sustainability Committee

JANE ANDEL

Bachelors in HR and IR, Business Cert in Leadership (BCL)

APPOINTED 1 January 2019, term ended 30 June 2021 Jane brought to Southern Ports more than 20 years’ experience as a Human Resources Manager, Non-Executive Director, Business Partner and trusted adviser both locally and internationally.

She is the owner and Director of Human Resources South West, focused on leading organisational cultural change and leadership programs and Vice Chair of the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre. Prior to moving to the South West of WA, Jane worked with GlaxoSmithKline in London, Woodside Energy in Africa and Perth, Moran Furniture Melbourne and with Western Power, Amana Living and Lion Nathan in Perth.

SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Member of Safety and Sustainability Committee