Judging Panel

The judging panel for the 2024 40under40 Awards includes 23 Western Australian business leaders. Our judges have relevant expertise to the award categories and consider nominations against the entry criteria.

Mark Pownall, Senior Journalist, Business News
Claire Tyrrell, Journalist, Business News
Marec Van Wyk, Director – Sales, Business News
Peter Hughes, Managing Director, APIL
Jane Harries, Executive General Manager People, BGC Group
Scott Vilé, Principal, Wrays
Sandra Di Girolamo, Media Specialist, ThinkBox Media
Melissa Bowen, Media Specialist, ThinkBox Media
Julian Pace, Chief Executive and Founder, Happiness Co
Kennedy Lay, Managing Director, Fly2 Health Group
Hamish Coates, Co Founder and Managing Director, Rocky Ridge Brewing Co
Josh Boekhoorn, Regional Director, Judo Bank
Matt Nankivell, Co Founder and Creative Partner, Moonsail
Emma Williams, Director, Maxx Marketing
Arna Jade, Co Founder Soto Group
Dzenan Tiro, Director, Tiro Earthworks
Caroline James, Director, Atelier House of Events
Nav Shah, Managing Director, Flex Fitness Equipment
Daniel High, Alliance Manager Economic Development, City of Perth
Gary Martin, Chief Executive, AIM WA
Alex Quinn, Head of Events and Engagement, AIM WA
Michael Bartier, Executive General Manager, BGC Housing
Paula Adamson, Chief Executive, Wrays