Our Board
Overseeing our business is a Board of Commissioners appointed by the Government. The Board is the ‘accountable authority’ under the Lotteries Commission Act for all aspects of our business operations. The Board has the responsibility for making recommendations to the Premier of WA for approval of the grants which Lotterywest makes directly to community and charitable organisations.
Ms Karen Brown (Chair) joined the Board in December 2023 and was appointed Chair in September 2024. Ms Brown brings significant media, public service and business expertise to the Board. During a 16-year media career she was the first woman to serve in the roles of Chief of Staff and Deputy Editor at The West Australian and then served as WA Editor at The Australian. She is Chair of Healthway, Non-Executive Chair of WA communications firm Purple and serves on the boards of the South Metropolitan Health Service, the Royal Flying Doctor Service Western Operations and the Pinnacle Foundation
Ms Rubini Ventouras joined the Board in June 2021. Rubini brings more than 20 years of international experience in legal and commercial sectors. Appointed as a Trustee of the WA Museum in July 2012, she is also a member of the WA Museum’s Audit and Finance Committee. Rubini holds a Bachelor of Law and Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), and is admitted to practice law in the Western Australia and High Court of Australia. She is currently General Counsel at Australian Capital Equity.
Ms June Moorhouse joined the Board in July 2024. June is an independent arts consultant with more than 40 years’ experience in the culture, arts and community services sector. She has led a range of key arts organisations in WA and maintained a long-standing consulting practice, specialising in forpurpose arts and cultural organisations, and local and State Government cultural development initiatives. She played a significant role in shaping community arts and cultural practices in Australia through her service on the Australia Council (now Creative Australia) boards and committees, her extensive critical writing, policy development and practice leadership. She is a recipient of an Australia Council Fellowship.
Ms Michelle Tremain joined the Board in July 2024. Michelle is the CEO of a private family group focused on Western Australian assets, the arts and philanthropy. She previously served as the Managing Partner of PwC Perth until 2024 and held various national and Asia Pacific leadership roles within the firm during her partnership. In addition to her commercial responsibilities, Michelle’s passion for the arts and education is reflected in her not-for-profit board roles. She is the Deputy Chair of the Perth International Arts Festival, a Board member of the Arts and Culture Trust and an Independent Governor of the Forrest Research Foundation.
Dr Guy Singleton joined the Lotterywest board in August 2024.Guy brings more than 20 years’ experience across the resources and communities’ sector. Guy is currently the Chief External Affairs Officer at DEVELOP Global, Chairperson of Central Desert Native Title Services, Vice-Chairperson of Respiratory Care WA and Strategic Advisor at Salubris Australia. Having worked extensively across regional Australia and Alaska US, Guy has significant experience in Indigenous people’s development, the resources sector, political engagement, and environmental management.Guy holds a Bachelor of Science with first class honours and a PhD in Indigenous Peoples Development.
Our leadership team
Our leadership team is made up of five business areas and is led by our CEO, Colin Smith.
Grants and Community Development, led by General Manager Lorna Pritchard, are responsible for grant-making and community development activities.
Lotteries, led by General Manager Shawn Holloway, are responsible for leading marketing, sales, operational support, business and game development, and key lottery projects.
Corporate Services, led by Acting General Manager Stella Rapanaro, are responsible for financial and information services, contract management, and building facilities.
People and Culture, led by Director People and Culture, Maxine Mincham, are responsible for human resource controls and reporting.
Technology Services, led by Acting Chief Information Officer Ms Mariela Millington, are responsible for delivering and managing the technology needs of Lotterywest as an organisation, including strategic planning, digital development and the operation of the lottery system as well as all other internal technologies and applications, in addition to delivering digital lottery gaming solutions to the wider public and support to the greater retail network.