Leadership team

John ErcegManaging Director of Main Roads BEng(Civ)

John has a wealth of knowledge, previously holding state-wide responsibility for corporate asset management, as well as regional construction and maintenance delivery strategies, policies, and functions. He has worked throughout the state and has led Heavy Vehicle Services. John has international experience as the Australian representative on the World Road Association (PIARC) Technical Committee for Road Network Operations. He is a member of the state's Road Safety Council and a director of the Nudge Foundation.

Des SnookChief Operating Officer BEng(Civ)

Des is responsible for regional management and operations across all Main Roads regions comprising Metropolitan Region and seven rural regions. Services delivered include asset management, network operations, project management, contract management and customer services. He is overseeing the transition to delivering maintenance and construction using in-house crews. He also has state-wide responsibility for Heavy Vehicle Services, crisis and incident management and railway crossings.

Leo CociManaging Director Office of Major Transport Infrastructure Delivery BEng(Hon), MBA

Leo brings together major road and rail projects from Main Roads and the Public Transport Authority to one expert-delivery hub. Under unified leadership, the teams collaborate and share expertise to bring efficiencies to fast-track priority transport infrastructure projects. Leo is responsible for the procurement and delivery of high-value, complex infrastructure for some of our largest projects across Western Australia, creating a culture of project delivery excellence.

Phil D'Souza Executive Director Finance and Commercial Services Chief Finance Officer BCom(Acctg&Fin), GradCertLdshp&Mgt, CPA

Philip oversees provision of sustainable and innovative financial, investment planning, business, risk management, integrity, and commercial services. He is a member of CPA Australia and the CPA WA Public Sector CFO Network. Philip is the executive Reconciliation Action Plan champion and advocate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and is the Independent Audit and Risk Management Committee chair for the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage.

Doug MorganExecutive Director Planning and Technical Services BEng(Elect), MBA

Doug provides leadership in engineering, project development, road planning, environmental services and spatial data management. He has extensive knowledge in traffic operations and road safety and his role includes responsibility for network planning and road classification across the state as well as being the advocate for neurodiversity. Doug is a board member of the Sustainable Built Environment National Research Centre and serves as an alternate member of the Road Safety Council.

Martine ScheltemaDirector Environment and Heritage BSc (Hons)

Martine provides environmental and heritage leadership to the organisation, driving environmental and heritage outcomes through systems, procedures and on-ground actions. Martine has extensive experience in environmental impact assessment, environmental management, Aboriginal heritage and leadership. She is a member of Austroads Environment and Sustainability Taskforce, Carnaby's Cockatoo Recovery Team and the Australian Research Centre for Healing Country. Martine is also the advocate for people with disability.

Neville WilleyActing Executive Director Human Resources PostGradCertBus, ProfDipHRM

Neville leads and manages the delivery of the human resources function and associated programs to achieve critical business objectives aligned with the organisation's strategic and corporate culture. He brings extensive knowledge in the areas of human resource management, workforce planning and employee relations. He has a strong focus and commitment to build capability and safety and to develop a high performing culture of skilled professionals. Neville is the advocate for cultural and linguistically diverse people.

Alan ColegateActing Executive Director Strategy and Communications DipAcc, GradCertLdshp&Mgt

Alan is responsible for corporate strategic planning, policy and the provision of timely, accurate and customer-centred communications. He is the executive lead for diversity equity and inclusion and the advocate for LGBTQIA+ people. Alan is the English-speaking secretary of the World Road Association (PIARC) Technical Committee on Performance of Road and Transport Administrations. In 2021 he was appointed chair of the board of directors of Australasian Reporting Awards Ltd.

Belinda StopicActing Executive Director Infrastructure Delivery BEng(Civ&Struct)(Hons), GradCert(Building&ConstrLaw), GradCert(BusMgmt)

Belinda has extensive experience in road and bridge engineering design, construction and project management, and multiskilling across a variety of disciplines. She has a successful track record for completion of works through coordinating personnel, developing partnerships, fostering corporate relationships at all levels of government and collaborating with design houses and construction contractors in the civil construction industry. Belinda is the advocate for mature people.

Dennis KickettDirector Aboriginal Engagement Transport Portfolio BA(SocSc)

Dennis is a collaborative, strategic professional with extensive experience in Aboriginal engagement in government and private industry, in particular the mining, oil and gas sectors. Dennis' focus is on enhancing the Transport Portfolio's performance in Aboriginal economic participation, cultural recognition and workplace cultural safety. He represents Western Australia on the Commonwealth Land Transport Infrastructure Governance Working Group. Dennis has traditional ties to the people from the Ballardong and Whadjuk language groups.

James ShielsActing Chief Information Officer BSc(Math)(Hons)

James is responsible for overseeing development and implementation of technology initiatives to support Main Roads' strategy. He provides leadership in driving digital transformation, optimising IT infrastructure, and ensuring the security and reliability of the agency's diverse technology landscape for both the corporate and intelligent transport system networks. James brings extensive knowledge and experience of ICT strategic planning and delivery from the public and private sector.

Mehdi LangroudiActing Executive Director Network Operations BEng(Civ)(Hons)

Mehdi leads the Road Network Operations Centre which is responsible for real-time management, operation and efficiency of the metropolitan portion of the state road network providing customers with safe, reliable and sustainable road journeys, 24/7. Mehdi has extensive experience and a track record of leadership within government and private industry internationally. He also has a keen focus on organisational development, data driven decision-making and use of technology for performance improvements. Mehdi is the advocate for youth.