Who we are

A strategic leader and thinker, an experienced CEO and non-executive director, Sheila brings a strong focus on governance, people, culture and change.  She is a seasoned communicator and public speaker, as well as appreciating the importance of listening and the written word.

Other positions that Sheila currently holds are Chairperson of the WA Museum, and.   Chairperson of the Paraplegic Benefit Fund (PBF Australia).  She recently stepped down from the WA Council of the Governance Institute of Australia and was formerly deputy chair of WA’s finest Botanical Gardens and Parks Authority.  Sheila is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia, Fellow of AIM WA and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. 

Sheila was recognised for her contribution to Parliament and the community in the 2024 Australia Day honours as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM).

Under Stephen’s leadership, the RCWA successfully operated Materials Recovery Facilities in Wangara and Canning Vale as well recycling facilities in North Fremantle. Stephen has had considerable experience in handling and processing large tonnages of commercial and industrial recyclables.

Stephen’s expertise and extensive experience in the waste management industry has seen him appointed to various associations, boards, and taskforces.

Stephen was the State President of the Waste Management Association of Australia (1992 – 1996), a Member of the National Board of the Waste Management Association of Australia (1992 – 1996), and in 2000 was appointed by the WA Minister for the Environment to the WAste 2020 Taskforce.

Nick has used his ability to drive business growth throughout his career, which has also included over a decade of senior positions within the beverage industry. His career started in finance and commercial roles, before transitioning to senior operating positions.

Nick has successfully lead the operations of PRL and its Christmas Island mine for over 5 years and was recently appointed CEO for PRL in 2025.

Nick is the chair of WARRR’s Audit and Risk Committee.

Rebecca has been at Lion for six years and is currently responsible for Lion’s B Corp certification, Social Impact and Human Rights programs, including the Reconciliation Action Plan, Modern Slavery, and Community Investment.

Prior to joining Lion, Rebecca was at Johnson & Johnson for nine years in various Procurement leadership roles. She has held various operational and commercial roles in automotive and transportation industries over the course of her career.

Rebecca is passionate about creating Sustainability strategies that align with business objectives to deliver value beyond the financial — resulting in positive, enduring, environmental and social change.

Ashley’s previous roles include advising government and Ministers on international trade (particularly WTO law and policy), and consulting to the banking sector on ethical finance and sustainability policy. Prior to this, as a solicitor in private practice, he advised in the conduct and resolution of large-scale oil and gas infrastructure disputes at two international firms in Melbourne and Perth.

Currently, he leads public policy engagement for Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (Australia) (formerly Amatil).

Tim has worked with some of Australia’s leading companies including George Weston Foods, Fonterra Australia, Lion Nathan, Lion Corporate, Arnott’s, and Detmold Packaging. He has also worked closely with the dairy and potato growing sectors in Western Australia.

Earlier in his career, Tim was a Ministerial Chief of Staff in the Unsworth ministry of the New South Wales Government.

Tim’s broad experience includes delivering major change and development programs which will assist WARRRL in establishing and operating a world class container deposit scheme for Western Australia.

Her remit spans the Network Delivery and Assurance & Integrity functions, encompassing the end-to-end scheme supply chain; from refund points, logistics and processing providers through to recyclers and materials recovery facilities (MRFs). This includes responsibility for safety and wellbeing along with robust audit, compliance, and risk management oversight across both WARRRL as an entity and the broader network. 

With over 20 years’ experience in assurance, regulatory operations, and governance, Amy brings a systems-based approach to leadership, balancing operational performance, risk, and continuous improvement while keeping people and purpose at the centre. She plays a key role in maintaining WARRRL’s strong foundations in risk management and scheme integrity, ensuring the network operates as a cohesive and accountable system that delivers measurable outcomes and long-term public and environmental value. 

Prior to stepping into the COO role, Amy established and led WARRRL’s Assurance & Integrity function, embedding the frameworks, standards, and partnerships that underpin scheme credibility and compliance. She is known for her calm, collaborative leadership style and for driving meaningful outcomes through clarity, structure, and shared purpose.