Daniel Smetana had been chair of Joyce Corporation, chair of Bedshed Franchising, deputy chair of Youth Focus and Western Power Corporation, chair and national councillor of the Defence Reserves Support Council WA, director of WA Symphony Orchestra, vice president & councillor of the WA Federation of Police and Community Youth Centres.
Mr Smetana's awards include the 2003 Centenary Medal for Service to Commerce and the Community, the 2007 Ian Chisholm Award for Distinguished Service to Occupational Health & Safety, and the 1998 WA Business Executive of the Year award.