Board

Peter Rogers' professional experience has been in several legal, governance and strategic leadership positions in the not-for-profit, government and university sectors. Currently, Peter is employed with Curtin University – working as a Commercial Contracts Officer and serves as Councillor for Mandurah City Council. Peter has served on the boards of the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, June O’Connor Centre – Health and Wellbeing, and the Environmental Defender’s Office (WA). He holds undergraduate degrees in Law, Journalism, Politics & International Studies and Public Policy & Management, and is currently enrolled in a Graduate Certificate in Business. His passions include community and economic development, arts, sustainability, law, governance, local government, Indigenous and Aboriginal empowerment and community engagement.

Pete Di Bona’s professional career spans 30+ years in the global energy sector with a focus on the commercial and business development of gas and LNG projects.  He completed his formal industry role in 2019 but remains active in energy developments as co-founder and Director of a clean energy start-up. He is currently Non-Executive Director on the Future Energy Export CRC Board and Chair of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee, a graduate of the Australia Institute of Company Directors and past Chair of Lifting Horizons, a not-for-profit charity. Pete has a PhD in Earth Science from Flinders University and completed post-doctoral research at Curtin University.

Chris is a Chartered Accountant with more than 40 years’ experience in funds management, compliance, engineering, mining, and chartered accountancy practice. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and retired Fellow of the Institute of Company Directors.

Dr. Claire Langdon comes to SWCC from a background in health: both clinical and in executive and strategic roles. Claire brings skills in strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, communication and change management as well as research, conceptual and analytical skills. Claire's research is published in peer reviewed scientific journals. She co-authored an internationally recognised textbook and conceptualised and contributed to research projects that have fostered national and international collaborations. Her abilities have been recognised by awards that include a Churchill Fellowship. Claire is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Health Service Managers and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She brings significant Board experience, is currently serving on the Australian Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialty Training Board, and has served as the Deputy Chair of the WA Simulation in Healthcare Alliance, the Board of the WA Health Consumers Council and was a clinician representative working on the WA Sustainable Health Review.

Bill Biggs is the Principal of Biggs & Associates Consulting Services which specialises in environmental management and process control. Bill has worked as a SWCC Director for the past four years and has more than thirty years of experience in environmental management in the mining and resources industry, as well as ten years of experience in the horticultural and agricultural sectors.

Andy Paterson left full-time employment in February 2018 after a long career as a researcher, manager and leader delivering science, technology, innovation and industry development in the agri-food sector. His personal goal is to remain active, informed and relevant by engaging in a range of activities that he likes doing and that benefit others. As a Director of SWCC, Andy is aiming to expand his knowledge and skills in NRM, conservation and sustainability while contributing to the great work that SWCC does with its members, partners and communities. Andy's strong track record in planning; project management; governance; funds attraction; and management of human, financial and physical resources, complements the current Board.         

Cliff Winfield is the East Ward Councillor and Deputy President of Shire of Manjimup and a Ministerial appointee to Department of Water - Warren Donnelly Water Advisory Committee, and Geonames Committee. Cliff has a long association with horticulture, viticulture, aquaculture, forestry, land management, conservation and Landcare in the South West. Through SWCC Board membership, he aims to contribute to  sustainable land, water, coastal and marine resource management for the benefit of the community and the planet. 

Karen Boyce holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from University of Adelaide and is a graduate of the Company Directors Course and a current member of Australian Institute of Company Directors.  She has effectively matched these qualifications to deliver business-focused outcomes leveraging deep technical expertise. Karen has held senior leadership roles in energy and mining companies and is currently Manager of Approvals for Fortescue’s portfolio of renewable energy projects.  She has been directly responsible for setting up companies in Australia, project development including all statutory approvals, financing, foundation customer contracts, construction contract development & market intelligence. She has managed teams of environmental and process engineers and has a large network of contacts within industry and government.