Sheila McHale
Chair
Sheila has over 25 years’ experience on boards and committees at a state and national level, as a Minister of the WA Parliament and non executive director. Sheila holds a number of board positions. She is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia, and AIM WA ,and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
As a former Minister in the State Government, she was privileged to have held the portfolio of Disability Services for seven years.
Rob Pike
Director
Robert is an accomplished leader with over 15 years in business development, sales, and public speaking experience. He has been a key advocate for injury prevention with the Paraplegic Benefit Fund (PBF) Australia since 2012, delivering presentations on road safety and spinal cord injury awareness. Currently as a Regional Manager for WA Return Recycle Renew, Robert successfully helped launch the container deposit scheme in WA in 2020 and led initiatives within Aboriginal communities in the Kimberley.
A double below-knee amputee from a car accident in 1999, Robert is passionate about safety and resilience. He is also a gold medalist in wheelchair basketball and currently an assistant coach for the Gliders (the Australian Women’s Wheelchair Basketball team).
Simon Terry
Director
Simon is Managing Director of Porters CA – Chartered Accountants, holds Bachelors of Law and Commerce and has completed post graduate study with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and with the Australian Institute of Company Directors. Simon brings broad commercial experience through various roles with BHP and South 32 including that of Risk, Investment and Planning Manager for the Aluminium, Manganese and Nickel business group.
Simon is the parent of a teenage son who recently suffered a C7 spinal injury at Perth’s Trigg Beach resulting in permanent paraplegia.
Simon is Treasurer of the Munda Biddi Trail Foundation and has previously held roles as the Treasurer of Rebound WA and the Osborne GP Network.
Neha Patel
Neha is an accomplished technology and governance leader with over 13 years of experience driving strategic growth and innovation. A former Telstra Young Businesswoman of the Year (WA Finalist, 2016), she brings expertise in stakeholder engagement, financial stewardship, and operational excellence.
As a Non-Executive Director at Astley Care and Head of Delivery Performance at Telstra, Neha is skilled in creating collaborative, high-performing teams and delivering impactful results. Her strategic acumen and dedication to fostering inclusive leadership align with PBF Australia’s mission to drive meaningful community impact.
Esme Bowen
Director
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board member. Deputy Chair, Chamber of Commerce, and Industry WA. Optima Board, Chair WA Ministers Carers Advisory Council, Paraplegic Benefit Fund Board, Board and Council member Disability Assembly WA.
As a WA director, Esme has impacted the areas of business and community for over 35 years.
With a background in nursing, caring, disability, business, and volunteering, Esme has significantly contributed to the business of for-purpose sectors for over 35 years.
She is recognised for her outstanding impact as a WA director and awarded the 2023 Director Award for the Excellence in the WA Not-for Profit Sector, by the Australian Institute of Company Directors. She was Inducted into the WA Women’s Hall of Fame in 2024. Life Member Wheelchair Sports WA and Honorary Life Member of RAC WA .
Esme works tirelessly in the public and private sectors to advocate not only for gender and regional representation, but for increased diversity including ‘lived experiences’ at all governance tables.
Robin Piesse
Director
Robin has held senior management and executive roles within State Government and the Non Profit sector, specialising in the service delivery of product, marketing communications and customer facing functions.
Robin has a Bachelor of Arts (Geography) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business.
Craig Serjeant
Director
Craig Serjeant has been associated with PBF for over 15 years; either as a Board director or consultant, and recently as acting Chair person. He has Chaired the Compliance committee for the majority of his time on the Board.
Craig holds a Bachelor of Science degree (Pharmacy) and a Graduate Diploma Applied Finance and Investment(1987). He has spent the last 30 years working as a financial advisor, now retired.