Judging Panel

The judging panel for the 2025 40under40 Awards includes Western Australian business leaders from all industries. 

Our judges have relevant expertise to the award categories and consider nominations against the entry criteria.

Mark Pownall, Senior Editor - Chief Judge, Business News

Tracey Batt, Founder and Director, Adventure Snacks

Bernard Chia, Director, Six Pack CEO

Jimmy Cornish, Business Development Manager, Australian HVAC Services

Gary Cox, Executive Chairman and Principal, Wrays

Sandra Di Girolamo, Director, ThinkBox Media

Laura Fautley, Sales Manager, Business News

Melvyn Gilbert, Director and Partner, Fortuna Advisory Group

Peter Hughes, Managing Director, APIL

Jasmine Kadic, Managing Director, Benang

Tyson Keed, Principal, Wrays

Nadia Owen, Head of Meetings and Special Events, VenuesLive - Optus Stadium

Chris Page, Director, Page Advisory

Matthew Pham, Group Operations and Marketing Manager, Pham Group of Supermarkets

Shelley Robertson, Chief Operating Officer, Fortescue

Cassie Silver, Director, Fiercely Infertile

Claire Tyrrell, Senior Journalist, Business News

Dewald Visagie, Managing Director, Perthgrow Finance

Brad Young, Chief Executive, The Grout Guy