About Scitech
Scitech is a not-for-profit organisation proudly supported by the Western Australian Government through the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Executive Leadership
Led by Paul Stone, Interim Chief Executive Officer, our leadership team oversee all things Scitech: from big-picture future planning to day-to-day operations. Our measure of success is working collaboratively to maximise STEM engagement for all Western Australians. Every single day.
Board of Directors
- The Scitech Board of Directors comprises voluntary independent Directors from industry, academia and STEM professions; as well as a representative for the Minister for Science and the Minister for Education.
- The Board meets regularly to strategically lead Scitech’s mission and vision.
The current membership of the Board is:
Mr Chris Palandri (Chair)
Regional Managing Director – WA
Multiplex
Board member since October 2019
Ms Linda Dawson
Deputy Director General, Industry, Science Innovation
Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Mr Martin Kirkness
Partner
Dry Kirkness Chartered Accountants
Board Member since December 2013
Mr Shaun Gregory
Executive Vice President Sustainability & Chief Technology Officer
Woodside Energy Ltd
Board Member since February 2015
Dr Karen Murcia
Associate Professor, School of Education
Curtin University
Board Member since July 2016
Dr Alan Bye
Vice President Technology
BHP Billiton
Board member since November 2016
Dr Max Hills
Chief Medical Officer
Chevron Australia
Board member since May 2018
Ms Rowena Albones
Chief Financial Officer
Rio Tinto – Iron Ore
Board member since October 2019
Ms Elizabeth Macknay
Partner
Herbert Smith Freehills
Board Member since January 2021
Mr Jim Bell
Director Schools Review
Department of Education
Board Member since January 2021
