Our vision, mission and values
At Lotterywest, we exist to build a better Western Australia together with the WA community and we strive to enhance the quality of life and wellbeing of all Western Australians through funding and support. To achieve this, our team work diligently with our six core values underpinning all that we do; To be customer focused, confident, authentic, smart, reliable and adaptable.
Our board
Overseeing our business is a six-member 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.
Professor Peter Klinken AC FAHMS FTSE CitWA (Chair)
Professor Peter Klinken joined the Board as Chair in October 2018. Professor Klinken is an eminent leader, academic, scientist and for over 12 years was the Director of Western Australia Institute of Medical Research and the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. Presently he is the Chief Scientist of Western Australia and holds a Companion of the Order of Australia. The Professor is a graduate of the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor of Science (1st Class Honours in Biochemistry), Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry, and Diploma of Education.
Mr Stephen Carre
Mr Stephen Carre joined the Board in December 2013. Stephen brings a wealth of experience as a small business owner of his multi-award winning IGA store in Swanbourne. He has interests in food and distribution as the Managing Director of Farm to Table, which supports farmers to distribute their products to independent retailers and supermarkets. He has held senior roles at Bankwest, and worked nationally with Westpac, NAB and IAG. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Business and Master of Business Administration. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Professor Kingsley Dixon
Professor Kingsley Dixon joined the Board in December 2017. Kingsley is a renowned botanist and Western Australia's 2016 Scientist of the Year. Throughout his career, Kingsley has played a leading role in conserving threatened species and transforming ecological restoration practice in Australia. He is a Board Member of the International Society for Ecological Restoration, Chair of The Society for Ecological Restoration Australasia, Co-chair of the IUCN Orchid Specialist Group, Chair of the International Network for Seed Based Restoration and member of the federal Threatened Species Scientific Committee and the Alligator Rivers Research and Technical Committee. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) and PhD from the University of Western Australia.
Hon. Jim McGinty AM BA B.Juris(Hons) LLB
Hon. Jim McGinty joined the Board in August 2018. During his 19-year term as Member for Fremantle in the Western Australian Parliament he held positions of Minister for Health (2003 - 08), Attorney-General (2001 - 08) and Leader of the Opposition (1994 - 96). As Attorney-General, he is recognised for his contribution to law reform to reflect 21st century standards and values. Among his community commitments, Mr McGinty is Chair of North Metropolitan Health Service, Chair of Communicare and Deputy Chair of Access Housing Australia. He is a former Board Member of Telethon Kids Institute and Brightwater Care Group. He also volunteers with Fremantle Sea Rescue.
Ms Rubini Ventouras
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 Brianna Peake
Ms Brianna Peake joined the Board in June 2021. Brianna has a wealth of experience in corporate affairs, government and stakeholder relations. Brianna holds a Bachelor of Science (Natural Resource Management) from the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Western Australia, became a fellow of the Australian Rural Leadership Foundation in 2015 and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She is currently the Chief External Relations Officer at CBH Group.
Our leadership team
Our leadership team is made up of four business area leaders and our CEO.
These are our General Managers led by CEO Ralph Addis.
Grants and Community Development, led by General Manager Lorna Pritchard. Responsible for grant-making and community development activities.
Lotteries, led by General Manager Ioannis Gerothanasis. Responsible for leading marketing, sales, operational support, business and game development, and key lottery projects.
Corporate Services, led by Acting General Manager Lisa Abbott. Responsible for financial and information services, contract management, people and culture and building facilities.
Technology Services, led by Chief Information Officer Caroline Niewiarowski-Fish. 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.
