Dr Pilar Kasat is well-regarded for her work across the arts sector in Western Australia.
Prior to becoming the chief executive of Regional Arts WA in August 2022, Dr Kasat was the interim executive producer of The Last Great Hunt and managing director of Community Arts Network from 2004 to 2015 before researching the role of the arts in driving social change, leading to her becoming a regular voice in national and international forums.
Dr Kasat has also held non-executive roles including as chair of Art on the Move, was inaugural chair of Women of Colour Australia, deputy chair of Diversity Arts Australia, Peer Assessor of the Australia Council, and board member of the Chamber of Arts and Culture WA for six years.