Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority, Board of Management
The Board of Management has been the governing body of the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority since the Authority was established in 1999. Board members are appointed by the Minister for Environment; Climate Change; Peel and are eligible for re-appointment at the end of their term. The members of the Board are appointed according to their experience in areas relevant to the Authority's activities.
The current Board membership is as follows:
Mr Richard S F Simpson
Chairperson
Mr Simpson has over 15 years experience in providing investment banking advice to a range of corporate and government clients in both Australia and internationally. He has worked with investment banks in London, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. He is currently Managing Director and Head of Corporate Finance at Hartleys Limited.
Mr Ross J Willcock
Deputy Chair
Mr Willcock was elected as the inaugural Mayor of the Town of Cambridge May 1995 until mid 2003. He has extensive experience in commerce and in assisting charitable organisations.
Professor John A Considine
Member
John Considine is a Professor of Horticulture Science at The University of Western Australia. He is interested in the continued conservation and enhancement of Kings Park and Botanic Garden and other designated lands.
Mrs Patricia Hart
Member
Mrs Hart is a member of the Araluen Botanic Park Board. She is Chairperson of the South East Regional Landcare Group and has extensive experience as a member of landcare and environmental committees at local and state Government level.
Ms Clare Power
Member
Ms Power is a Director of Salter Point Power Pty Ltd, a specialist commercial legal practice in Western Australia.
Ms Corrine MacRae
Member
Ms MacRae is a councillor of the Town of Cambridge and is a member of the Western Australian Planning Commission.
Mr Grant Robinson
Member
Mr Robinson is a partner with KPMG with particular interest in audit and risk management services. He has reviewed and evaluated financial management accounting and reporting systems for a range of industrial and research clients.
Dr Mandy Burrows
Member
Ms Burrows is a consultant in Veterinary Dermatology and an Adjunct Lecturer at Murdoch University; she is also on the Western Australian Committee for the Australian Open Garden Scheme.
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