Ross is a highly qualified mechanical engineer with over 25 years of experience in developing companies in the power generation, oil and gas, petrochemical and renewable energy sectors, serving in director, CEO and chair roles.He is the founding chair of Subsea Innovation Cluster Australia Ltd, which stimulates collaboration and engagement between operating and service companies, research institutions and government to enhance Australia’s subsea Inspection, maintenance and repair capabilities.

Following on from his 11 years as director of KBC Advanced Technologies in oil and gas process simulation, Ross is also an industry advisor to Yokogawa Australia, focusing on decarbonisation and renewable energy.

Pia is a professional non-executive director with 30 years of commercial and corporate experience across multiple industries including technology, energy, resources, consumer goods and professional services. Pia is a seasoned advisor to innovators, managers, corporations and policymakers on leveraging economic and supply chain development, alliancing, innovation and the digital economy. She has qualifications in law, business and governance.

Having served as a director of National Energy Resources Australia for six years, Pia currently maintains a diverse portfolio over varying entities and industries, including WA AustCyber Innovation Hub (Chair), Edith Cowan University, WA Land Information Authority, EMHS and several start-up technology companies. Pia is the immediate past Chair of Women in Technology WA and an active STEM and diversity advocate.

Francis leads the Centre of Decommissioning Australia (CODA) as CEO and Managing Director. Informed by over 40 years of experience in resource project engineering and business leadership, Dr Francis Norman is a highly experienced strategic leader.

A former WA division president for Engineers Australia, Francis holds a MSc in project management and a PhD in management.

Dr Francis Norman is also a member of the CODA Board.

Mel is a professional with more than 18 years of financial and commercial experience, working across large public practice, commerce, and diverse geographical locations. She is a collaborative leader who thrives on seeing her contribution deliver both value and results.

Through a career spanning different countries, Mel is adept to translating her skills to differing cultural and legislative environments. Her experience in public practice has allowed her to understand local and global statutory obligations, balanced with the commercial acumen from Oil & Gas Operator knowledge.

Mel has a keen interest in sustainability and governance and aligned with this has served on a number of boards in both Non-Executive Director and Chair roles. Her commitment to the development of Aboriginal and Indigenous Accounting professionals is demonstrated through her on-going support of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) through speaking events and mentoring.