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 has ensured quality world-class diabetes research is the main 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.
Diabetes Research WA Committee Members
Professor Liz Davis MBBS, FRACP, PhD is an Australian clinical researcher in paediatric diabetes. She received paediatric endocrinology training in Perth and University of Pennsylvania, and received her PhD from UWA.
Professor Davis is the Head of the Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes at Perth Children’s Hospital, a State-wide service responsible for the care of all children with diabetes and endocrine disorders in Western Australia. She also co-directs the Children’s Diabetes Centre at Telethon Kids Institute, an integrated Clinical and Research centre, which has exercise as one if its key research themes.
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.
Ken is a Senior Counsel and commenced practise at the Independent Bar in 1995. Ken has practised in large commercial matters, administrative and constitutional law, public sector inquiries and investigations, industrial law and native title litigation.
Mervyn is a retired commercial lawyer and immigration agent and has had involvement in various diabetes associations here and in South Africa for over 30 years.
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.
With a Master of Science degree in Minerals Exploration, Erica has enjoyed a long career in the minerals and petroleum industries and is now a professional company director. She is an independent director of Emeco Holdings Ltd, ANSTO, the Deep Exploration Technologies CRC, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations).
Erica, who has type 1 diabetes, has been with us since 1998. 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 on 8th March 2016.
Medical advisory panel
- Dr Joey Kaye (chairman) - Consultant Endocrinologist and Director of Diabetes Services at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
- Professor Elizabeth Davis - Head of Perth Children's Hospital Diabetes & Endocrinology Department and; Chronic & Severe Diseases Research including Diabetes and Obesity Research at the Telethon Kids Institute
- Dr Gerry Fegan - Consultant Endocrinologist and Head of Adult Diabetes Services, South Metro Health Services at Fiona Stanley Hospital
- Dr Seng Khee Gan - Consultant Endocrinologist at Royal Perth Hospital; Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of WA
- Clinical Professor Tim Jones - Head of Diabetes and Obesity Research at Telethon Kids, Clinical Professor at The University of Western Australia and Co-Director of Medicine at Perth Children’s Hospital.
