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© Western Rock Lobster Council 2023.
© Western Rock Lobster Council 2023.
CEO, WRL
Matt Taylor has a strong background in the fishing industry, including years as a commercial fisherman across numerous sectors. He completed a degree with first-class Honours in aquaculture and seafood science before working for the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) which included establishing and coordinating the national research flagship for water in WA.
As Chief Executive Officer, Matt has a primary responsibility for the delivery of WRL’s strategic goals and objectives. He provides high level strategic and tactical advice on industry-related issues and coordinates the implementation of the Board’s decisions.
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
Katherine holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business and Management Studies from the University of Bradford and she is an Affiliate Member of Governance Institute of Australia.
As Finance & Administration Officer, Katherine provides financial and administrative support for the overall strategic and operational objectives. This includes overarching general operations, oversight of governance arrangements and financial processes of reconciliation and compliance.
Policy & Governance Officer
Joy Johnston holds qualifications in economics and law and brings over 20 years of experience in senior policy and governance roles with not-for-profit and government organisations across various industries. She briefly worked with a boutique law firm before joining WRL.
As WRL Policy and Governance Officer, Joy is tasked with key research, drafting, and prosecuting responsibilities in response to spatial squeeze threats, such as marine parks, offshore renewable energy, and seismic activities. Additionally, she leads the development and adoption of key strategic objectives, documents, and processes for WRL, including resource access security, independent funding, the constitution, the strategic plan, and the risk registry.
INDUSTRY DIGITAL STRATEGY PROGRAM MANAGER
David has over twenty-five years of experience in senior IT management across the public and private sectors including the State of Western Australia, Shell, Accenture, BHP, and NBN Co. David has a bachelor’s degree in Electronic Commerce and is PRINCE2, TOGAF and ITIL certified.
As IT Program Manager David is tasked with engaging stakeholders to plan and deliver the Industry Digital Strategy.
ECONOMIST, WRL
Daniel has a background in agriculture and aquaculture economics, with degrees in Science and in Economics from University of Western Australia and a Master of Arts from Murdoch University.
In his role with WRL, Daniel drives delivery of the Understanding the Markets programme, supports the TACC Committee and conducts other economic research, analysis and reporting needs of WRL.
DATA ANALYST
Chris has a background in business intelligence (BI) and data warehousing across numerous organisations and sectors including Western Power, WesTrac, Chevron, Monadelphous Engineering & St John WA. Chris holds a degree in Science (Software Engineering) from Edith Cowan University and a Master of Business Administration from Curtin University.
As Data Analyst, Chris provides data management, analysis and reporting support for a variety WRL activities including the Understanding the Markets and Industry Digital Strategy programmes.