OUR PEOPLE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MICHAEL WOODLEY
Michael Woodley is the longstanding CEO of Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation (YNAC) and Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation (YAC) Prescribed Body Corporate (PBC). His leadership has transformed the Yindjibarndi into one of the leading First Nations groups in the country.
His vision focuses on building strong relationships with Governments, industry, and the public sector, based on the Yindjibarndi 3C principles. The Yindjibarndi have taken full responsibility to tackle ongoing challenges, creating sustainability through real opportunities and long-term partnerships, advocating respect for cultural and community values, and charting self-determination outcomes for the Yindjibarndi people with meaningful results.
Michael’s experience in managing the Yindjibarndi Corporations and his role as a Co-Founder of Juluwarlu Group Aboriginal Corporation (JGAC), which documents and manages Yindjibarndi cultural history, strategically benefits Yindjibarndi Water in his capacity as a Chairman.
MICHAEL HOLLETT
Mike is a co-founder of The Right Water Company and former Chairman of the Water Corporation in Western Australia having earlier led significant water reform initiatives over many years, in both the public and private sectors.
As a Hydrographer, Mike has 40 years’ experience across the water and property sectors and continues his passionate drive for challenging the status quo and finding a better more sustainable way of delivering outcomes that matter.
Mike is an experienced Director, having been a former Chairman of the Pilbara Development Commission and Ocean Gardens Retirement Village, Mike now serves on private boards being Chairman of Yurra Pty Ltd a majority Yindjibarndi owned contracting company he co- founded in 2013 and has private interests in infrastructure and affordable housing for seniors in regional WA. Mike is a GAICD.
GREG MILLEN
Greg brings more than 30 years’ experience in engineering and project delivery across mining, energy, renewables, water, agriculture, and industrial infrastructure, with deep technical expertise, commercial insight, and a strong industry reputation for innovation and leadership.
Greg holds an Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Western Australia and is a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), Fellow (FIEAust), and Engineering Executive (EngExec) with Engineers Australia. He is also a member of Consult Australia, AusIMM, and the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).
GRAEME SHEARD
Graeme is a Fellow of Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand and a former partner at KPMG. With over 30 years of international experience at KPMG, he has worked in Papua New Guinea, Vietnam, and Thailand on diverse projects including power plants, renewable energy, and various trading and manufacturing enterprises.
Graeme’s experience and knowledge of medium and large business and financial management matters serve him well in his roles as a Director of Yindjibarndi Wealth and Director of First Nations Water.
THE TEAM
PERTH OFFICE
LAURIE BARLOW
General Manager Strategic Projects
DR. SELVA MARIMUTHU
Principal Hydrogeologist
MICHELLE
LUGG
Executive Assistant