Special Reports

Managing three mines in Western Australia’s Pilbara region with a combined operating budget of $90 million has earned Michael Westerman a 40under40 award.

PETER HAROLD  Sally Malay Mining Limited  managing director

While the market might be concerned with Jubilee Mines’ future production post its Cosmos Deeps operation, the nickel miner’s executive chairman Kerry Harmanis is not worried in the slightest.

Troy Hayden joined Woodside Petroleum in 1996 and has held a range of treasury ositions for the company, most recently as the treasurer.

Dean O’Rourke started his career with Dale Alcock Homes in 1990 as a carpentry and joinery apprentice.

FRANK EDWARDS City of Perth chief executive officer

EUGENIE HARRIS  Department of Education  and Training  senior public relations consultant

After four years of nearly full-time volunteer work for a not-for-profit organisation, and driven by the desire to be in a position to contribute to aid and education on an intern

Maryanne Kelly has beaten the odds to rise to the position of operations manager, Pannawonica, for iron ore miner and Rio Tinto subsidiary Robe River.

As business manager of the Salinity Cooperative Research Centre, Mark Stickells has been deeply involved in the development of profitable farming options aimed at combating salini

GARY STOKES  Department of Industry and Resources  deputy director general, business and trade services

Nickel prices have soared over the past three years from levels a decade ago that made the most optimistic nickel miner question their chosen field.

Sean Gavin has transformed the direction of his family business, Gavin Construction, in his 10 years as managing director.

Linda Mauger’s success in developing the Australian Wildlife Conservancy can be ascribed to her intense passion for sustainable environmental preservation.

Harry Kleyn – WA Business News publisher

ANTHONY HASLUCK  Clarity Communciations  managing director

With 17 years in the industry and five and a half years as chief executive officer of Capital Partners Financial Consulting, David Andrew has confirmed his proficiency as a financ

Mark Jones co-founded Real Estate Champions in 2002 and, as a director and licensee, is responsible for formulating the company’s strategic and marketing plans, recruitment and tr

Turning a biotechnology company that engages in its own drug discovery businesses into a cash-flow positive entity has earned Colette Sims a 40under40 award.

IAN GAY  Qantas  regional general manager

David Etherton has been involved with Tourism Western Australia for nine years. 

In his role as managing director, Stuart Manifold is responsible for the operation and sustainable development of Risktec Australasia, a premium provider of emergency management a

1st Amongst Equals Darren Haunold

FRANK TUDOR  Woodside Energy Ltd  general manager,   LNG Marketing China

While any one of Lyle Palmer’s achievements would be impressive on its own, it is the combination of a number of exceptional accomplishments that have contributed to Dr Palmer being named this year’s 40under40 First Amongst Equals winner.

Todd Hutchison has a lengthy list of qualifications and accomplishments to his name.

Michael Rowbottom has been involved with four companies with interests in the aviation and horticultural industries.

LOIS LANGE   DESS International   managing consultant

At age 21 Brad Crisp concluded that working for someone else was not what he wanted out of life.

Twelve years ago Steven Lauder set out to create an unheard of service in the hospitality industry – the supply of labour to the industry.

Going into business from an academic background is a daunting prospect for some.  But cutting-edge technology combined with a good business plan has made James Williams a hig

GRANT ROBERTSON  Murdoch Business School, Murdoch University  director, postgraduate studies