- Ms Karen Brown appointed Chair of Lotterywest and Healthway Boards
- Professor Peter Klinken AC FAHMS FTSE CitWA retires as Chair from both Boards after six-year tenure
- Dr Guy Singleton and Professor Billie Giles-Corti join Lotterywest and Healthway Boards respectively
The Cook Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Karen Brown as Chair of both Lotterywest and Healthway Boards, commencing on 1 September 2024. Ms Brown replaces Professor Peter Klinken AC as Chair, who retires after a six-year tenure.
Ms Brown has extensive experience in media and business and has worked across industries including education, health, property, resources, agriculture and science.
She is currently a Lotterywest Board member, and her board experience also spans the Royal Flying Doctor Service, South Metropolitan Health Service, Edge Employment Solutions, The Pinnacle Foundation, and Purple Communications.
Professor Klinken's tenure as Chair of both Lotterywest and Healthway has placed both organisations in a position of strength, which includes record Lotterywest sales and community investment, and Healthway delivering significant health promotion outcomes for the State.
New members will also be joining each Board:
- Dr Guy Singleton joins Lotterywest's Board for a three-year term. Dr Singleton is Chief External Affairs Officer at DEVELOP, with significant experience in Indigenous people's development, natural resource management, political engagement, and the resources and not-for-profit sector.
- Professor Billie Giles-Corti joins Healthway's Board for a three-year term. Professor Giles-Corti is Professor Emerita at RMIT University and is Australia's leading public health researcher who has been at the forefront of urban planning and health research globally.
Dr Guy Singleton will fill the Lotterywest Board member position, previously held by Karen Brown. Professor Giles-Corti fills the vacancy by Healthway Board member Hon Jim McGinty AM, who has retired after serving six years.
As stated by Premier Roger Cook:
"Lotterywest and Healthway are institutions of Western Australia, both supporting countless opportunities for community-focused organisations across our State.
"I congratulate Karen Brown on her appointment as Chair for Lotterywest and Healthway. Her experience and passion for WA will continue on from the incredible efforts of her predecessor Professor Klinken AC.
"Professor Klinken has been an exceptional leader for Lotterywest and Healthway and finishes his term leaving both organisations in a secure position.
"It is fantastic to welcome Dr Guy Singleton, whose insights in maintaining meaningful and ethical partnerships between land use proponents and Traditional Owners will be a significant asset to the Board."
As stated by Health Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson:
"Professor Klinken AC has been a dedicated advocate for the health and wellbeing of all Western Australians through his work with Healthway.
"I'd like to thank Professor Klinken for his exceptional contribution to advancing health promotion outcomes across our State.
"I'd also like to welcome Karen Brown and Professor Billie Giles-Corti and I look forward to working with them to further progress our vision of a healthy Western Australia."
