West Coast Eagles chairman Mark Barnaba has joined the Western Power board as chairman Peter Mansell is re-appointed.
The announcement is below:
Energy Minister Peter Collier has announced appointments to the board of Western Power.
Chairman Peter Mansell has been reappointed to the top position, while Mark Barnaba has been appointed as director.
Mr Mansell was the inaugural chairman of the Western Power board, following disaggregation in 2006, and served on the board of the former Western Power Corporation.
With a strong background in management, Mr Mansell also represents the boards of Zinifex Ltd and Bunnings Property Management Ltd.
Mr Barnaba has a wealth of experience in finance and business management, and is an adjunct professor in Investment Banking and Finance at The University of Western Australia.
His knowledge and skills were recognised in 2002 when he was named the joint winner of the inaugural WA Business News award for the State's most outstanding business leader under the age of 40.
Mr Barnaba holds the position of chairman for Employment Edge Solutions, The University of WA Business School and West Coast Eagles Football Club.
"I congratulate Mr Mansell and Mr Barnaba on their appointments and welcome their vital contributions to the Western Power board," Mr Collier said.
