Boardroom Lunch with Nicole Lockwood, Chairperson, and Phil Helberg, CEO, of Infrastructure WA

Nicole is an experienced executive and Board Director, with over 20 years working in law, government and consulting including 17 years of board experience on government, corporate and not-for-profit boards. Her background in infrastructure, economic development, environmental management and community engagement provides her with a unique insight into the complexity of planning and delivering large economic and infrastructure projects in an environment of ever-changing social expectations. Chairing Infrastructure WA, WA+ and Deputy Chair of the Green Building Council of Australia, Nicole is actively engaged in driving collaboration to enable a just transition to net zero for all Australians. With an extensive network in government and industry she is a transition broker focused on embracing the challenges and opportunities of climate change and digital disruption. As a Venture Partner with Purpose Ventures and through her previous experience in the innovation and entrepreneurship sector, as Chair of the Malka Foundation and Airbridge, and previously as a member of the Board of NBN, she is seeking to disrupt business as usual and drive reform.

As Infrastructure WA’s Chief Executive Officer, Phil is providing expert advice to the Premier on infrastructure matters affecting WA. Phil has 30 years of experience across multiple infrastructure sectors, and with previous roles in consulting, contracting and more recently in government, he brings an excellent understanding of the planning, delivery and management of infrastructure in both the public and private sectors. He is a fellow of Engineers Australia, a non-executive director of the Infrastructure Sustainability Council and holds a Bachelor of Engineering.