Meet the team

Peter is the Chief Executive Officer at Mount Gibson Iron Limited following a long stint as the Chief Financial Officer. Prior to this Peter held the CFO position at Bannerman Resources. 

An Australian Chartered Accountant, he has more than 20 years’ experience in the mining industry in Australia and Canada. 

Having been part of Diabetes Research WA’s board from 1997 to 2000 and impressed by the work of the organisation over a long period, Peter kindly re-joined us in October 2015. 

Peter was appointed Chairman in May 2017 and is passionate about research into all forms of diabetes.

Dr Kaye is a Consultant Endocrinologist and the Director of Diabetes Services at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Western Australia.

Joey completed his undergraduate medical training at The University of Western Australia, physician training at various hospitals in Western Australia and completed specialist training in Endocrinology and Diabetes in 2001. Joey undertook a PhD in neuro-endocrinology at the University of Bristol, UK from 2000-03.

Sally has over 18 years’ experience in estate litigation and succession planning and holds the position of Special Counsel at Jackson McDonald. Estate litigation is a major part of Sally’s practice. She has acted in many family provision disputes and strives to achieve cost-effective mediated outcomes wherever possible.

Sally believes assists with ensuring we are on the right track and has a particular interest in Wills and Bequests.

Maria is a highly experienced group accountant at Ramelius Resources Limited. Prior to this, she worked at Perseus Mining Limited and Mount Gibson Iron. Maria joined our Board in May 2017, replacing Peter Kerr as honorary treasurer. 

Maria has a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and is a member of CPA Australia. 
Maria understands first-hand the power research makes for those living with or at risk of diabetes.

Maria lives with type 2 diabetes and believes research will change the future for many people at risk of developing diabetes.

Sherl joined Diabetes Research WA team in 1997 after returning to Perth following a stint in the country as the Clinical Co-ordinator of the Northampton Asthma Service and Resource/ Education Officer for the Asthma Foundation in the Midwest.

Sherl ensures that quality world-class diabetes research is the focus at DRWA and continues to develop connections and partnerships within Western Australian.  She believes the benefits not only change the future for those living with or at risk of diabetes, but also for the wider community and health sector including a reduction in government spending in the sector.
 

Liz is a writer and communicator with more than 25 years’ experience working in Australia, London, and New York. Recently Liz left her position as Media Advisor and Uniview Editor at The University of Western Australia to become a freelance journalist.

Liz has a daughter with type 1 diabetes and is determined to assist in ensuring research remains a focus for us.

Brad recently retired from his role of CEO North West Shelf & Vice President Australia Business at Woodside Energy where he worked since 1989. He is now dedicating his time to two WA organisations in the NFP sector adding his skill and expertise where necessary.

Brad is a committee member at Southern Capes Motorcycle Club and has been instrumental in building this club up from scratch.

He was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 36.

Brad is an advocate for workplace and corporate giving and believes diabetes research in WA is world-class.

Erica was been involved with DRWA for over 20 years and held the role of Chairman for 10 of these. Under her guidance DRWA evolved into a well known charity awarding annual research project grants in both basic science and clinical/translational research.

Erica has a Master of Science degree in Minerals Exploration and enjoyed a long career in the minerals and petroleum industries. She is now a professional company director and an independent director of Emeco Holdings Ltd, ANSTO, the Deep Exploration Technologies CRC, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations). 

Erica was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1998 and has seen many positive and welcome changes to treatment regimes through research during this time. It is her belief that through research we can make an extraordinary difference in the future.

In 2013 she was included in the Women in Mining (UK) worldwide list of 100 inspirational women in mining and inducted into the Women's Hall of Fame in 2016.

Ken is a Senior Counsel and has practised at the Independent Bar since 1995.

Spanning a 20 year commitment to Diabetes Research WA (DRWA), Ken was integral in the DRWA initiaitve to establish a Centre for Diabetes Research in Perth in 2004 which conducts world-class research into diabates in Western Asutralia.

We are grateful for his contribution over so many years.

Mervyn retired from the Diabetes Research WA Committee in October 2019 following a 30 year involvement. Mervyn contributed greatly to the governance and legal compliance associated with a not-for-profit. Mervyn was a commercial lawyer and immigration agent before retirement. We are grateful for all that Mervyn has given and in recognition of his efforts, was nominated (and accepted as a worthy recipient) for the 2019 WA Seniors Award.