40under40 News

Former Fortescue and Woodside Energy executive Fiona Hick has been appointed to the Barrenjoey board as its fourth non-executive director.

A conversation with Sophie Howe, Peter Klinken and Kate Kirwin explores why proactive legislation is crucial to safeguard a sustainable future.

The state government body, designed to support small WA businesses, will welcome the Broome Chamber of Commerce and Industry boss as chair, alongside two other appointments.

Christopher Schmid took home the highly coveted First Amongst Equals award as 40 emerging business leaders were named the ones to watch in 2025.

Malcolm Steinberg's philanthropic Malka Foundation extends the boundaries of enterprising education.

As Pilbara publican Bart Parsons calls final drinks at his first watering hole, he is drawing up plans for two new venues in Port Hedland.

The Bali-based head of DG Events says he's a realist when it comes to long-term survival.

Nedlands-based biotech company PYC Therapeutics is rattling the tin for up to $146 million to fund the progression of four novel drug candidates.Company chair and largest shareholder Alan Tribe

WA precast housing innovator NXT TEC have received development approval for a $3 million housing project, in partnership with Aboriginal-owned housing provider Noongar Mia Mia.

A Broome-based dental clinic has won Regional Business of the Year for making strides in healthcare for the Kimberley community.

Bibra Lake-based Recharge Petroleum has acquired Adelaide Fuel Distributors, expanding the company's footprint in South Australia.

Page Advisory was named Micro Business of the Year for its focus on moving dynamically to get the best possible outcome for clients.

Former 40under40 winner Angus Turner has been appointed to the FHRI advisory council, and a new $50 million funding commitment has been announced by the state.

White Spark Pictures has premiered an immersive virtual reality film at WA Museum Boola Bardip, showcasing never-before-seen parts of the Kimberley.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Sean Marriott, Melissa Lithgow, Jemma Hutchinson, Kate Holsgrove and Laura Tyler.

A small green box which can monitor personnel and equipment in real time without the need for internet has gained a foothold in the Goldfields mining industry.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Aaron Rankine, Ian Macliver, Carol Adams, Ashleigh Lyford, John Gillam, Suzanne Brown, and Romina Raschilla.

Perth Airport chief commercial and aviation officer Kate Holsgrove has been selected to chair Tourism Council WA following the resignation of long-serving Andrew Hill.

Lendlease has appointed former Bunnings chief executive and 40under40 alumni John Gillam as its chairman, replacing Michael Ullmer.

Fortescue's head of carbon and climate has told a conference the state is not incentivising decarbonisation enough, warning investment dollars are being lost overseas.

iiNet's story is one of a plucky Perth startup that became a leading Australian telco, but its legacy email addresses are on the nose at a leading accounting firm, which is banning them, along with those of Westnet.

Franchising has proven to be an enduring business model, yet many Australians are surprised to learn how prevalent the sector is.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Chris Hamilton, Linda O'Farrell, Peter Gerendasi, Michael Walshe, Maki Petkovski, Craig Hollywood, Rebecca Hamilton and Matthew Pham.

Perth biotech company PYC Therapeutics has hit another major milestone, gaining approval to move its first-in-class PYC-001 drug to human trials.

Perth Symphony Orchestra founder Bourby Webster has accepted a position as director of creative activation and public engagement at Edith Cowan University's City campus.

Perth biotech company PYC Therapeutics has hit a major milestone in the development of a first-in-class drug to treat a rare eye disease, recently receiving orphan drug designation from the US FDA.

A health facility housing an MRI, medical imaging, GP and daycare backed by Broome dental clinic owner Stephanie Mulcahy has been earmarked for the Kimberley town.

A Lathlain-based beverage company is eyeing a larger share of the national low-sugar drinks market with its second round of capital raising.

Mark Beyer and Mark Pownall discuss the state budget; federal budget; the Prime Minister's Perth visit; critical minerals; the future of gas; a media stoush; 40under40; and a mag preview.

Emyjor Services managing director Greg Bowden was revealed as First Amongst Equals at the 40under40 Awards for 2024, winning first place ahead of a diverse cohort of WA's young business and community leaders.

Revo Fitness founder Andrew Holder has never lost sight of what brought his vision to life.

UPDATED: Contractor Maali Group has amassed a $10 million tax bill, with creditors advised to vote to enter a restructuring proposal from a Perth civil engineering company.

Indigenous contractor Maali Group, that was part owned by ASX-listed GenusPlus Group until two months ago, has been placed into the hands of administrators.

Two Perth business executives have been appointed to government boards, with Kellie Benda joining the Foreign Investment Review board and Karen Brown joining Lotterywest.

Our weekly appointments wrap includes Steve Fewster, Kerryl Bradshaw, Wendy Attenborough, Trevor Hunt, Marcus Stafford, Kellie Benda, Adel van der Walt, Aaron Harding, Emmanuel Ranga and Helen Hristofski.

Noongar Mia Mia and NXT TEC. have teamed up to house Indigenous elders.