Board and Executives
RWWA Board
Ms Karen Farley SC (Chair)
Karen Farley SC (B. Juris, LLB) is a legal practitioner who has practiced primarily in criminal law for more than 30 years.
Ms Catherine Ferrari
Catherine Ferrari (B. Bus, MLM, FCPA, GAICD) has had an extensive career holding a range of senior executive roles as well as non-executive director roles.
Mr David Simonette
David has more than 35 years’ experience across the wagering, gaming and racing sectors.
Mr Bob Fowler
Managing Director of Fowler Group of Companies employing over 500 employees across five diversified businesses, 48 years in the motor vehicle industry, currently Dealer Principal of Westside Auto Wholesale.
Mr Colin Holt
Colin was WA Legislative Council Member for the South West from 2009 to 2021.
Mr Alistair Donald
Alistair Donald has significant experience in strategy, risk and governance as an adviser, Executive and Director.
Mr Stephen Langsford
Stephen is a corporate adviser, company director and entrepreneur.
Ms Sue Middleton
Sue Middleton (GAICD) is a farmer, agribusiness Director of Moora Citrus and Northern Valley Packers which collectively employ over 150 people in the peak horticulture sector.
Executive Team
Ian Edwards – Chief Executive Officer
As the Chief Executive Officer, Ian is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the business and implementing the organisation’s strategic plan.
David Hunter – Chief Racing Officer
David oversees RWWA’s racing division, including operations and commercial partnerships, facilities, industry training and animal welfare.
Mike Saunders – Chief Wagering Officer
Mike and his team manage the RWWA wagering division and compete in a national market.
Denis Borovica – Chief Racing Integrity Officer
The racing integrity team comprises stewards from all three codes, racecourse investigators, RWWA’s veterinary officers and race day operational staff.
Leslie Crockett - Chief Financial Officer
Leslie leads RWWA’s finance and business services teams.
Elizabeth Lawton – Chief Legal Governance and Risk Officer
Elizabeth leads the Governance, Risk, Project Management, and Strategic Development teams, as well as the organisation's People and Capability functions.
Grey Properjohn – Chief Information Officer
Grey and his Technology team are responsible for the design and execution of RWWA’s technical vision and strategy.
Shelbie Owen - Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Shelbie leads the Corporate Affairs team, which drives the organisation's brand, reputation and stakeholder relations.