Special Reports

DECLAN KELLY 96fm   general manager

After a wave of consolidation Western Australia’s most active small to mid-cap nickel miners have paused to watch the epic takeover battle between WMC Resources and Swiss-based Xstrata.

Perth Convention Bureau managing director Anne-Maree Ferguson lists the role she played in bringing the new Exhibition and Convention Centre to reality as her most significant ach

In his role as economic development manager, Ian Martinus is responsible for developing new business initiatives, maximising investment attraction, and building strategic alliance

1st Amongst Equals Nathan Buzza

PETER TALIANGIS  Westcare Incorporated  corporate business manager

Caroline Ambrosini has worked at elite corporate players Rio Tinto, JP Morgan, Hartley Poynton and Wesfarmers. 

In her 29 years Josephine Jennings has demonstrated how much can be achieved when running a small, suburban retail business.

Joanne Salim is a director of Global Dial, a telecommunications carrier she runs in partnership with her husband, Patrick Ng.

JEFF GLANCE  Godfrey Pembroke Exchange Plaza  principal consultant and representative

IRISH-BORN Martina Crowley decided to take control of her own future after her “great [Western] Australian dream” suffered a setback with the collapse in 2002 of her (then) employ

As head of several large organisations with several millions of dollars of turnover, Nat Lenzo is mainly involved in the production or use of radiopharmaceuticals for imaging and

The fourth annual WA Business News 40under40 Awards attracted a record 178 nominations and more than 100 entries, presenting judges with the difficult task of choosing just 40 winners from some of the state’s most talented and successful young business pe

ROBERT HARVEY  Faculty of Business and Public Management, Edith Cowan University  executive dean

In this special liftout edition we are delighted to introduce to you the 40under40 class of 2005. Now in its fourth year, the 40under40 program has identified and profiled a total of 160 outstanding young individuals since 2002.

After almost a decade in clinical practice, Perth GP Lachlan Henderson decided he needed more of a challenge to his career.

Bunbury-based audio technician and 40under40 winner Derek Peterson says the best business tip he can give is to bite off more than you can chew … then chew like mad.

GEOFF GREER  National Australia Bank  general manager financial services WA

Priya Cooper’s cerebral palsy as not held her back. She is one of Australia’s greatest Paralympians.

It has been said that opening a restaurant is one of the riskiest investments to undertake.

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

Michael Kiernan has a simple vision of where he wants to take Consolidated Minerals before he retires.