Chief Executive Officer – Evan Hall

Evan is an economist with extensive experience in federal and state advocacy. A recognised tourism industry leader, Evan joined Tourism Council WA in May 2011 following five years at the Tourism & Transport Forum as National Policy Director.
Evan was previously an elected official with the Community & Public Sector Union, directing federal advocacy campaigns on immigration, customs and quarantine issues and in the commercial broadcasting and telecommunications sectors.

Business Development & Marketing Manager – Minda Penn

Minda joined the Council in October 2007 following 2 years volunteering and teaching English in South America. Prior to this, Minda spent 6 months with FORM Contemporary Craft & Design as Regional Marketing Coordinator, drawing on previous regional experience as Marketing Manager – Pilbara with Australia’s North West Tourism, Marketing Coordinator and CEO of its predecessor the Pilbara Tourism Association and Marketing Coordinator for the West Pilbara College of TAFE. Minda has a Bachelor of Business with Majors in Marketing and Tourism Management and has attained qualifications in International Standards Internal Auditor Training.

Accreditation Officer – Emma Page

Since undertaking work experience at the Council in 2005 as part of a Bachelor’s Degree, Emma has held various positions within the Council. Moving to Broome in 2008 to continue her studies, she worked with tourism operator Cable Beach Club Resort, followed by a Marketing and Sales position at Broome and The Kimberley Holidays and a Finance and Administration position at the Department of Fisheries. On completing a Bachelor of Environmental Science, specialising in Indigenous Studies and Tourism, Emma returned to Perth in March 2010 to resume a position on the Accreditation Team.

Communications Officer – Gemma Hunter

Gemma commenced with Tourism Council in March 2007 upon completion of a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Politics & History at UWA. She is the current Treasurer of the Young Australians Tourism Association (YATA) and has previous experience within the hospitality industry.

WA Tourism Awards Coordinator – Julie Wood

Julie has been with the Council since 2006, primarily involved in the implementation of the WA Tourism Awards. Julie has over 6 years experience within the event management industry and juggles part time work at the Council with a successful home business and two children.

Special Projects Manager – Sally Hollis

Sally has had a long history with the Tourism Council. Sally was the Accreditation Manager for Tourism Council Australia for 4 years then became the founding Executive Officer of the Tourism Council WA in 2001. Sally’s experience includes working for the Sheraton Hotel in Perth, Esplanade Hotel in Fremantle, The Grand Forte chain in Oxfordshire and Pinkerton Events in the UK. Sally holds a Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Marketing and works for the Council part time on Special Projects.