Special Report: 40under40 Winners' Liftout

While any one of Lyle Palmer's achievements would be impressive on its own, it is the combination of a number of exceptional accomplishments that have contributed to Dr Palmer being named this year's 40under40 First Amongst Equals winner.

In this special liftout edition we are delighted to introduce to you the 40under40 class of 2005. Now in its fourth year, the 40under40 program has identified and profiled a total of 160 outstanding young individuals since 2002.

The fourth annual WA Business News 40under40 Awards attracted a record 178 nominations and more than 100 entries, presenting judges with the difficult task of choosing just 40 winners from some of the state's most talented and successful young business pe

“THE 40under40 award is a significant event that highlights the enormous and varied talent we develop in WA".

After almost a decade in clinical practice, Perth GP Lachlan Henderson decided he needed more of a challenge to his career.

Bunbury-based audio technician and 40under40 winner Derek Peterson says the best business tip he can give is to bite off more than you can chew … then chew like mad.

Todd Hutchison has a lengthy list of qualifications and accomplishments to his name.

Michael Rowbottom has been involved with four companies with interests in the aviation and horticultural industries.

Caroline Ambrosini has worked at elite corporate players Rio Tinto, JP Morgan, Hartley Poynton and Wesfarmers. 

In her 29 years Josephine Jennings has demonstrated how much can be achieved when running a small, suburban retail business.

Joanne Salim is a director of Global Dial, a telecommunications carrier she runs in partnership with her husband, Patrick Ng.

With 17 years in the industry and five and a half years as chief executive officer of Capital Partners Financial Consulting, David Andrew has confirmed his proficiency as a financ

Mark Jones co-founded Real Estate Champions in 2002 and, as a director and licensee, is responsible for formulating the company's strategic and marketing plans, recruitment and tr

Turning a biotechnology company that engages in its own drug discovery businesses into a cash-flow positive entity has earned Colette Sims a 40under40 award.

Cam Ansell joined Bentleys MRI, Perth, in October 1997 and is currently director of consulting services. 

Ian Junk formed Donegal Resources with his brother Leigh in 2000 after purchasing a nickel mine in Kambalda, and is managing director of the company.

Shane Smith was appointed Western Australian general manager of GE Commercial Finance at the start of 2004.

After four years of nearly full-time volunteer work for a not-for-profit organisation, and driven by the desire to be in a position to contribute to aid and education on an intern

Maryanne Kelly has beaten the odds to rise to the position of operations manager, Pannawonica, for iron ore miner and Rio Tinto subsidiary Robe River.

As business manager of the Salinity Cooperative Research Centre, Mark Stickells has been deeply involved in the development of profitable farming options aimed at combating salini

Tax accountant Mark Ceglinski is part of the team that is aiming to make Pitcher Partners the leading ‘second tier' accounting firm in Perth.

Anna Kluczewska has been managing director of AION Diagnostics Limited since 2004.

As managing director of L7 Solutions Pty Ltd, Matt Sullivan oversees the executive management team of the company and is responsible for the delivery of services.

Priya Cooper's cerebral palsy as not held her back. She is one of Australia's greatest Paralympians.

It has been said that opening a restaurant is one of the riskiest investments to undertake.

Managing three mines in Western Australia's Pilbara region with a combined operating budget of $90 million has earned Michael Westerman a 40under40 award.

At age 21 Brad Crisp concluded that working for someone else was not what he wanted out of life.

Twelve years ago Steven Lauder set out to create an unheard of service in the hospitality industry – the supply of labour to the industry.

Going into business from an academic background is a daunting prospect for some.  But cutting-edge technology combined with a good business plan has made James Williams a highly s

IRISH-BORN Martina Crowley decided to take control of her own future after her “great [Western] Australian dream” suffered a setback with the collapse in 2002 of her (then) employ

As head of several large organisations with several millions of dollars of turnover, Nat Lenzo is mainly involved in the production or use of radiopharmaceuticals for imaging and

David Etherton has been involved with Tourism Western Australia for nine years. 

In his role as managing director, Stuart Manifold is responsible for the operation and sustainable development of Risktec Australasia, a premium provider of emergency management a

Perth Convention Bureau managing director Anne-Maree Ferguson lists the role she played in bringing the new Exhibition and Convention Centre to reality as her most significant ach

In his role as economic development manager, Ian Martinus is responsible for developing new business initiatives, maximising investment attraction, and building strategic alliance

Sean Gavin has transformed the direction of his family business, Gavin Construction, in his 10 years as managing director.

Linda Mauger's success in developing the Australian Wildlife Conservancy can be ascribed to her intense passion for sustainable environmental preservation.

Eight years ago, at the age of 27 and after battling illness, Nikki Griffiths moved to the South West and established Glass House Graphic Design Studio, an independent graphic des

After two years as the state manager of Paraplegic Benefit Fund Australia, Jon Morris was appointed as the CEO of the organisation last December.

Troy Hayden joined Woodside Petroleum in 1996 and has held a range of treasury ositions for the company, most recently as the treasurer.

Dean O'Rourke started his career with Dale Alcock Homes in 1990 as a carpentry and joinery apprentice.

Mitch Hayhow left a permanent project management position at winemaker Evans & Tate in 1999 to establish his own winery design company, Eco Winery Development.

Aristos Papandroulakis is Perth's very own celebrity chef, but life as a well-known chef has taken about 30 years of hard work.

LOIS LANGE   DESS International   managing consultant

JEFF GLANCE  Godfrey Pembroke Exchange Plaza  principal consultant and representative

IAN GAY  Qantas  regional general manager

DECLAN KELLY 96fm   general manager

GARY STOKES  Department of Industry and Resources  deputy director general, business and trade services

PAUL McLEOD  UWA  Faculties of Economics and Commerce, Education and Law executive dean (retired)

PETER HAROLD  Sally Malay Mining Limited  managing director

GRANT ROBERTSON  Murdoch Business School, Murdoch University  director, postgraduate studies

ROBERT HARVEY  Faculty of Business and Public Management, Edith Cowan University  executive dean

FRANK TUDOR  Woodside Energy Ltd  general manager,   LNG Marketing China

PETER TALIANGIS  Westcare Incorporated  corporate business manager

ANTHONY HASLUCK  Clarity Communciations  managing director

Harry Kleyn – WA Business News publisher

MATTHEW COOMBER  Pilbara Iron  manager, external affairs

RAMI BRASS  RSM Bird Cameron director/partner

EUGENIE HARRIS  Department of Education  and Training  senior public relations consultant

RICHARD THORNING  Optus  general manager WA

GEOFF GREER  National Australia Bank  general manager financial services WA

1st Amongst Equals Darren Haunold Wills Domain: managing director

1st Amongst Equals Nathan Buzza