Corporate Executive is our peak decision-making body with an objective to set clear strategic direction for delivering government priorities and our aspiration.
Des SnookActing Managing Director BEng(Civ)
Des has acted in the role of Managing Director since January 2022. He has worked in senior positions within Main Roads in Perth and regional Western Australia, providing him with a good understanding of the functions, responsibilities and services of Main Roads. His substantive position is Executive Director Metropolitan and Southern Regions and Heavy Vehicle Services. He is currently Western Australia's Alternate Director on the boards of Austroads and Transport Certification Australia and continues to hold state-wide responsibility for the delivery of heavy vehicle services.
John ErcegExecutive Director Central and Northern Regions BEng(Civ)
John is responsible for providing asset management, project delivery and maintenance across the Wheatbelt, Goldfields-Esperance, Mid West-Gascoyne, Pilbara and Kimberley regions. He also has state-wide responsibility for corporate asset management, and regional construction and maintenance delivery strategies, policies and functions. In addition to having worked throughout the state, John has held leadership positions in heavy vehicle operations and road network operations. He has also had national leadership responsibility for the Austroads Network Program and international experience as the Australian representative on the World Road Association, Technical Committee for Management of Road Network Operations.
Alan ColegateActing Executive Director Strategy and Communications DipAcc, GBC
Alan is responsible for corporate strategic planning and policy and the provision of timely, accurate and customer-centred communications and is the Executive LGBTQIA+ Champion. He represents Australia and New Zealand on the PIARC (Permanent International Association of Road Congresses) Technical Committee on Performance of Road and Transport Administrations. Alan is also Chair of the Board of Directors of Australasian Reporting Awards Ltd and continues in his role as a Divisional Coordinator and member of the awards committee.
Phil D'SouzaActing Executive Director Finance and Commercial Services BCom(Acctg&Fin), GradCertLdshp&Mgt, CPA
Philip, as Chief Finance Officer, oversees provision of sustainable and innovative financial, investment planning, business, risk management, integrity and commercial services. He is a member of CPA Australia and of the CPA WA Public Sector CFO Network. He 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 contributes to sustainable integrated transport through providing 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. Doug is a member of the Board of the Sustainable Built Environment National Research Centre and serves as a member of the Road Safety Commission.
Martine SchletmaManager Environment BSc (Hons)
As Environment Manager, Martine provides environmental leadership to the organisation, driving environmental outcomes through systems, procedures and on-ground actions. Martine has extensive experience in environmental impact assessment, environmental management and leadership and is a member of Austroads Environment and Sustainability Taskforce.
Peter SewellActing Executive Director Metropolitan and Southern Regions DipSurveying(Eng), GradCert(TechMgt), GradCert(Mgt)
Peter is responsible for asset management, maintenance and project delivery services for the Metropolitan, South West and Great Southern regions. He also has state-wide responsibility for the delivery of electrical service assets, crisis and incident management, railway crossing safety and the operation of the Graham Farmer Freeway Tunnel. He has worked extensively throughout the state, including as a Regional Manager.
Tony EarlExecutive Director Network Operations Traffic Engineer
Tony is responsible for leading the team, based at our Road Network Operations Centre (RNOC), to optimise the performance of the state road network. This involves facilitating safe and reliable movement of people and goods, with a focus on reducing delays and the cost of congestion in the metropolitan area. He has extensive knowledge of Smart Freeways operations and international experience in developing and implementing road network strategies while building the capability to deliver performance improvements through operational technologies.
Neville WilleyActing Executive Director Human Resources PostGradCertBus, ProfDipHRM
Neville is a strategic and collaborative human resources professional with many years of experience within Main Roads. He effectively leads and manages the delivery of Human Resources services and programs. With his extensive knowledge of the business, he can achieve critical business objectives which align with the strategies and corporate culture of Main Roads. Neville is focused on building capability, safety and developing a high performing culture of skilled professionals. Neville brings extensive knowledge in the areas of human resource management, workforce planning and employee relations. His success is built on collaboration, commitment and effective decision making.
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 experience, multi-skilling across a wide variety of disciplines in government. She has a successful track record for the completion of works through coordinating personnel, developing partnerships, and fostering corporate relationships at all levels of government, as well as collaborating with design houses and construction contractors in the civil construction industry. Her focus and expertise on project, contract and commercial management services ensures Main Roads continues to develop and deliver infrastructure projects - now and in the future.
Leo CociActing Managing Director Office of Major Transport Infrastructure Delivery BEng (Hon), MBA
As acting MD, Leo brings together major rail and road projects from Main Roads and Public Transport Authority into one expert delivery hub. Under unified leadership, the teams collaborate and share expertise to bring efficiencies to fast-track priority transport and infrastructure projects. Leo is responsible for the procurement and delivery of high-value, complex infrastructure for some of our largest projects across Western Australia. He oversees the delivery of more than $8 billion worth of transport infrastructure projects and is creating a culture of project delivery excellence. Leo is on the Infrastructure Sustainability Council of Australia Board and is a member of the Aboriginal Advisory Group.
Carmelo NasoChief Information Officer BBus(InfoProc), PSM
Carmelo, as Chief Information Officer, oversees the organisations diverse technology landscape and provides leadership in ensuring it remains relevant and contemporary in an ever-changing environment. He has extensive experience and knowledge in leading and managing Information Technology and his role includes the management of both the corporate and operational systems and infrastructure.
Dennis KickettDirector Aboriginal Engagement (Transport Portfolio) BA(SocSc)
Dennis, as the Director Aboriginal Engagement (Transport Portfolio), will oversee the Aboriginal business and employment targets over the next five years. This includes $700 million in contracts to Aboriginal businesses, as well as having Aboriginal workers complete 3.5 million work-hours through our significant capital works, services and maintenance programs for the Portfolio agencies working closely together. These agencies include Main Roads, Department of Transport, Public Transport Authority, Office of Major Transport Infrastructure Delivery, METRONET and Westport.
Leadership team changes
There were significant changes to the leadership team throughout the year as Peter Woronzow was appointed as Director General of the Transport Portfolio and Commissioner of Main Roads.
During the financial year, Doug Morgan and Des Snook both acted in the position of Managing Director, with the latter undertaking the role since January 2022. In addition, Peter Sewell has taken on the role of Acting Executive Director of Metropolitan and Southern Regions.
The Leadership Team recognised the value of diversity of opinion and invited a staff representative to join Executive at their meetings. Martine Scheltema, Manager Environment is the first employee representative and is fulfilling a 12-month term which will expire in September 2022.
In April 2022, recognising the importance of Aboriginal engagement and participation, Dennis Kickett in his capacity as Director Aboriginal Engagement for the Transport Portfolio was invited to become a member of the Executive Leadership team.