The GMA Council

Jiz is a Senior Manager at Bain & Company and a leader within the firm's Energy & Natural Resources and Capital Projects practices. He brings close to two decades of experience spanning strategy, transformation, operations, engineering and the delivery of major capital projects. Before joining Bain, Jiz held senior roles at INPEX and Apache Energy, developing deep expertise across the energy and resources sector. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Petroleum (Honours) from UWA and completed his UWA MBA in 2021.

Andrew is Executive Officer of RDA Carine, where he leads an organisation delivering equine-assisted programs that build confidence, connection and capacity for people living with disability. He brings more than 30 years' experience across mining, power generation, renewable energy and infrastructure, including project design, construction, commissioning and operations. Andrew is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and completed his UWA MBA in 2024.

Vanessa is Managing Director of Alkira Opportunities which specialises in defining and procuring technology that aligns with business strategy. Her work centres on translating complex operations into technology that people will use and the business can justify. She brings nearly two decades of experience across mining, gas and technology, spanning product development, transformation and organisational change. She holds a Bachelor of Engineering and an MBA from UWA.

Marcus is an MBA-qualified finance professional with more than 12 years' experience in the automotive sector with Automotive Holdings Group and Eagers Automotive. A CPA and Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, he brings experience across corporate finance, commercial operations and governance, together with a strong commitment to mentoring and community. Marcus completed his UWA MBA.

Toni-Louise is a strategic communications consultant and founder of SoundingLine, working with executives and professional services firms on high-stakes writing, from award and speaker submissions to executive thought leadership. She has written 30+ successful submissions and previously led communications at safety technology company Soter Analytics, where she built a program that earned 16 international conference platforms in 18 months. A UWA MBA graduate and Graduate of the AICD, she leads GMA's partnership program, connecting members with organisations that share their commitment to leadership in Western Australia.

Alison is an FCPA and finance leader with approximately 17 years of experience across education, mining, banking and not-for-profit organisations. She currently works at John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School, bringing broad experience in financial management, business operations and organisational improvement.

Her career includes finance roles with CITIC Pacific Mining and a global mining services company, where she undertook an international assignment leading the finance team of its US subsidiary. She has also contributed to ERP and business process transformation across the Asia-Pacific region, working across different business environments and cultures.

Alison holds an MBA from The University of Western Australia and completed her GAICD in 2024. She has a strong interest in governance, strategy and organisational development, with a focus on applying her finance and commercial experience to broader organisational leadership.

Jordan is Business Services Manager at abco water and a strategic, commercially minded executive with more than 15 years' experience. His career spans water treatment, advanced manufacturing, marketing, business development and operational leadership, including previous roles with MAK Water and Aurora Labs 3D. A Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Jordan completed his UWA MBA in 2025.

Isabela is a people- and community-focused professional whose career has centred on service and education. She brings a strong commitment to supporting people, strengthening communities and applying business thinking to meaningful outcomes. Isabela completed her UWA MBA in 2025 and brings this combination of commercial understanding and community orientation to her role on the GMA Council.