Brad served as Chair of the Pilbara Ports Board from May 2019 to June 2024 and Deputy Chair from July 2024 to June 2026. He was also Chair of the Pilbara Ports Safety, Risk and Audit Committee from 1 January 2025 until his departure.
Brad brings more than 30 years' senior executive experience in underground mining, airports and seaports. From 2007 to 2016 he was CEO of Perth Airport Pty Ltd and led a $1.1 billion capital investment program that greatly expanded the airport's capacity and transformed the airport's customer experience. Prior to this, he was CEO of Cairns Port Authority, the operator of the Cairns airport and seaport, and CEO of Powercoal Pty Ltd, a company operating underground mines in NSW. He is a Director of Brisbane Airport, Canberra Airport and MATES in Construction WA.
Brad was first appointed to the Board on 1 July 2026, with his term ending on 30 June 2028.
Jane has a diverse range of experience in the resources, oil and gas, financial services, maritime, environment and technology industries. Her executive experience includes senior executive roles in public companies in the oil and gas sector, and as CEO of industry regulator National Offshore Petroleum Safety and Environmental Management Authority.
Jane has over 30 years of board experience, including with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, ChemCentre, President of the WA Division of the Australian Institute of Company
Directors, President of Institution of Chemical Engineers, and as a local government councillor.
Jane was first appointed to the Board on 1 February 2020, with her term ending on 30 June 2028.
Robyn has an extensive background in regional economic development, tourism, agriculture and infrastructure planning. In addition to Robyn’s experience managing tourism associations and working in business development within the water industry, Robyn has managed and owned a consultancy practice for over 20 years, which has built skills in strategic planning, governance, and industry and community consultation.
Robyn has been involved in strategy development and delivery within the South West region for many years, and was previously the Chair of the Bunbury Development Committee.
Robyn was first appointed to the Board on 1 July 2021, with her term ending on 31 December 2027.
Veronica has more than 30 years of senior government leadership experience across diverse disciplines, in roles including Deputy Chief of Staff to Premiers Roger Cook and Mark McGowan, and Chief of Staff to Ministers in Transport and Planning and Culture and Arts.
She has held executive positions at the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority and East Perth Redevelopment Authority where she played a central role in shaping and activating urban renewal precincts including Elizabeth Quay and Yagan Square. In these roles, she led activation, leasing and precinct management while aligning government, community and commercial interests to deliver successful outcomes.
Veronica’s expertise spans strategic marketing and communications, stakeholder engagement and community relations, supported by strong capability in shaping policy and strategy.
Veronica currently serves on the Boards of the Arts and Culture Trust and Connect Victoria Park Inc.
Veronica was first appointed to the Board on 1 January 2026, with her term ending on 31 December 2027.
Ben is a former elected member of Federal Parliament, representing the Western Australian electorate of Tangney. He served as a Minister in the Australian Government between 2019 and 2022, including as Minister Assisting the Prime Minister and Cabinet, Minister for the Public Service, and Special Minister of State.
Before entering Federal Parliament, Ben worked for Western Australian builder and building supply company BGC, and was State Director of the Liberal Party of Western Australia between 2008 and 2015.
Ben is Chair of the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, Chair of the Perth Bears Rugby League Club, Commissioner of the Insurance Commission of Western Australia, Director of Celebrate WA and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Ben was first appointed to the Board on 1 January 2023, with his term ending on 31 December 2027.
David is an experienced and well credentialed senior executive with a successful track record in the planning, development and operation of logistics and infrastructure supply chains for commodities markets, including coal, iron ore, grain and industrial products.
For a decade, he held senior executive positions within Aurizon Holdings Limited, including VP Iron Ore, VP Market Development and EVP Strategy and Business Development. He has had direct responsibility for strategy, business transformation and performance, commercial negotiations, stakeholder engagement, major projects, joint venture management, merger and acquisition and business development.
David was first appointed to the Board on 1 January 2024, with his term ending on 31 December 2028.
