Paul King – President

Over the past fifteen years Paul has been involved in strata titled tourism project management, project marketing and development which has included planning, developing and operating resort developments under the Managed Investments Act and Management Rights Schemes. Over the past ten years, Paul has successfully established the award-winning Seashells Hospitality Group with successful tourism accommodation properties in Mandurah, Yallingup, Scarborough and Broome.  Paul has plans to extend the Group throughout Australia and add other tourism concepts which involve the wine industry.  Paul has been a Board Member since 2008.

Dan Mossensen

Dan was a founding Director of TCWA in 2000 and a Director of Tourism Council Australia (WA Branch) from 1997-2000. He is currently the Chairman of Partners of Lavan Legal.

Scott Henderson

Scott has been a Board member since 2004 and was President from 2005 to 2008. Scott is currently the CEO of Netball WA . He was formerly CEO of Harvey Beef, Managing Director of Skywest Airlines and an executive with United Airlines.

Manny Papadoulis

Experienced in all facets of business management and specialising in marketing coaching, and Destination management Manny is recognised as a critical thinker who uses evaluation and innovation to develop and implement strategic plans. Manny has earned a reputation for excellence in small business tourism development and executive coaching. With over 30 years experience in the tourism industry and a past President of Tourism Council WA, Australian Tourism Export Council (WA), and the Bus and Coach Association of WA Manny is seen as a stalwart of the WA tourism industry. Manny has acted as advocate for major tourism corporations and is well connected politically with both sides of politics at a State and Federal level. Currently Principal of Icon Tourism and Chairman of Australia’s Coral Coast Regional Tourism Organisation, Manny brings a wealth of relevant knowledge, contacts and experience to all business projects.

Chris Pye

Chris’ entrepreneurial spirit has resulted in his success as CEO and Chairman of Hospitality Inns, DriveWA, WA Pass, the Eco Company (managing agents for Karijini Eco Retreat), and as Director of Quest Serviced Apartments. Chris’ foresight, vision, leadership, hard work, and passion for the WA hospitality and tourism industries has strongly contributed to his own personal success, and to the success of each of his companies. Despite his demanding position, Chris finds the time to act as the WA Representative on the Best Western Member’s Advisory Council, Chris also dedicates much of his time to the children charity, Variety WA.

Cath Sutherland

Cath is the Director and Principle consultant for Brand Creation, a marketing consultancy with clients which include many national and state based tourism businesses. Cath has been a Board Member since 2007.

Ian Simmonds

Ian is Managing Director of Levart Distributions Systems Pty Ltd and principal of Hospitality Industry Marketing Services.  He was formerly Assistance State Manager for Australian Airlines and Regional Manager Sales & Marketing, WA and NT for Accor Asia Pacific Corporation.   Ian has been a Board Member since 2004 and was Vice President for 2 Years.

Jon Jessop

Jon is Chairman of Australia’s Golden Outback and Director of Sunpoint Nominees and Jetrio Pty Ltd. Jon has previously served as Chair of the Kalbarri Visitor Centre and Deputy Chair of the Esperance Visitor Centre of Tourism Mid West.  Jon has been a Board member since 2005 and Chairs the TCWA subcommittee “Tourism Accommodation Supply”.

Andrew Hill

Andrew is Chief Operating Officer - Hotels and Entertainment at Burswood Entertainment Complex with overall responsibility for the Hotel, Catering and Entertainment offerings.  Andrew has been a Board member since 2005.

Lino Brolese

Lino was integral in the development of the Aspen Parks Fund and has managed its growth since inception, taking the fund from a portfolio of six WA properties to a portfolio of 25 properties Australia-wide, with a current asset value of $258 million.  Lino is a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, a Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and an Associate of the Australian Property Institute.  Lino has over twenty years experience in the property industry, having previously undertaken roles in property valuation, property management, commercial agency and property development and has been a Board Member since 2008.

Neville Poelina

Neville is a Nyikina man from the Kimberley and the Chair of WAITOC. He was born in Derby and is the proud father of five children. He has traditional ties throughout the Kimberley and Aboriginal culture and society in his life. Starting off selling bait and fishing tips to Broome’s visitors at 6 years of age, Neville has been involved in tourism all of his life. He has been operating his own business Uptuyu Aboriginal Adventures since 2002. Neville was appointed to the Tourism Council Board of Directors in 2009.