Alzheimer's WA Leadership Team
Warren Harding - Chairman and Head of Research, Grants, and Innovation
Warren Harding (AM) was appointed to the Board in 2018/19. Warren has over 30 years of strategic management consulting and other NFP board experience. He was the former Ministerial adviser to a state Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development and held various senior government roles including Treasury.
Warren has a very broad international experience with PwC, Deloitte and Accenture at Managing Partner level in Asia Pacific serving some of the world’s largest companies in energy, mining, telecommunications; life-sciences, health and public sector. He has been an External Adviser to McKinsey & Company. He has led major organisational transformations involving complex OPEX/CAPEX budgets; major technology change and has a track record of building culture and developing talent.
He was a co-founder of the Future of Work Institute in WA and has been a regular speaker on future work skills, and the human factors of digitisation; AI and Automation and digital health accutive technology and wearables.
He was the Minister for Health’s Nominee on the Sustainable Health Review (2017-2019) and has strong views around financial sustainability, addressing inequity of regional access and delivery, the opportunity for digital health and assistive technology to support care in the home, and importance of workforce training. He has real-lived experience with dementia as a carer. He was appointed by the State Government to the Board, Disability Services Commission in 2020.
Warren holds a Bachelor of Science (First Class Hons) from the University of Western Australia, a Graduate Diploma in Media (AFTRS); was a British Council Scholar at London School of Economics; and holds an Adjunct Professorship to the Curtin Faculty of Health Sciences.
Ella Dachs - Chief Executive Officer
Ella Dachs has over twenty years of consulting experience in change management and is an experienced People and Organisation Culture Change professional. Her career began in Tax, then Human Resources and continued on to Change Management and Talent Development. She has held operational and leadership roles and has developed a comprehensive understanding of different industry sectors across multiple geographies.
Ella is the CEO and leads a dedicated team of talented professionals who have extensive experience in Care and Support Services, People and Culture, Education, Consulting, Finance, Marketing, Brand and Digital Strategy. The team is committed to providing high quality, person-centred services that can improve the lives of those living with dementia.
Ella holds a B.Bus. Organisational Psychology and Human Resources Management (UCT) and a Post Grad. Dip. Marketing (IMM). She is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion to ensure Alzheimer’s WA delivers on our purpose, to be the dementia care experts and ensure AWA is an employer of choice.
“At Alzheimer’s WA, we look forward to developing trusted relationships with our ageing community and working with you, your family, friends and loved ones to enable and empower our ageing to live independently in their own homes for longer and to age in place with dignity in order to become truly inclusive dementia-friendly communities.”
Nigel Holmes – Head of Finance and Operational Performance
The Aged Care sector is going through significant change and Nigel’s role is focused on creating financial value for the organisation and its members. To achieve this, we need to ensure we have robust systems and processes in place. Being able to introduce improvements and efficiencies to realise value provides job satisfaction.
Nigel has significant finance and commercial experience from working across various industries in senior finance roles. Working for Alzheimer’s WA has allowed him to be part of a values-based organisation that addresses the needs of those living with dementia.
Nigel is a Member of CPA Australia and enjoys mentoring finance staff to help them achieve CPA membership.
Lillian Ng – Senior Manager, People & Culture
As Senior People and Culture Manager, Lillian brings more than 20 years of diverse experience in Human Resources, predominantly within the Oil and Gas sectors across Europe,
Southeast Asia, and Australia. This extensive background has equipped her with a profound understanding of cultural dynamics across the Global, European, and Asian spaces. Lillian adopts a strategic approach and possesses a genuine
enthusiasm for tackling complex HR challenges. She is adept at developing HR initiatives and projects that enhance performance and professional development.
Lillian possesses comprehensive knowledge of Australian Human Resources, Industrial Relations, and Employee Relations. She excels at fostering collaborative work environments that align with Alzheimer’s WA’s values. Her capacity to deliver impactful HR solutions and drive strategic people initiatives provides a fresh perspective that ensures quality and consistency in our aged care services, thereby
significantly contributing to our success in delivering exemplary service in the Business We Serve.
Lillian holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Portsmouth, major in Human Resource Management. She has successfully completed Mergers and Acquisitions for leading industries and has gained valuable experience in change management through her collaboration with Bain Consultancy. These experiences enable her to contribute effectively to AWA Continuous Organisational Development and Transformation initiatives.
Sana Tariq – Executive Officer
Sana brings a wealth of expertise and a distinguished track record of excellence to our team, derived from over eight years of close collaboration with top executives, CEOs, and board members. She has adeptly navigated diverse work cultures and dynamics across multiple industries, including retail, real estate, and environmental services. As a seasoned professional, her core strengths encompass providing strategic support to senior leadership, ensuring seamless operations, and facilitating informed decision-making processes.
Renowned for her unwavering commitment to excellence and meticulous approach, Sana consistently strives to optimize organizational performance and foster a collaborative work environment. Her proactive and positive demeanor is instrumental in driving success and ensuring long-term growth.
Tracey King - Care and Support Services Manager
Peter Yow - Education and Consulting Lead
Peter Yow joined Alzheimer’s WA in the role of Education and Consulting Lead, with 20 years of experience in Registered Training Organisation (RTO) sector, where he built a career as a dedicated Training Professional. His expertise spans RTO operations, compliance, funding, accredited training delivery, customised training and he has provided strategic consultancy to organisations to gain audit results with no non-compliances across diverse industries and training environments.
Throughout Peter’s career, he has worked with RTOs delivering both accredited and non-accredited in sectors including Aged Care, Childcare, Community Services, Hospitality, and Business and Leadership. This breadth has deepened his understanding of workforce capability and the critical role training plays in shaping service quality.
At Alzheimer’s WA, Peter feels privileged to contribute to something deeply meaningful and supporting carers of loved ones living with dementia by equipping them with practical, compassionate knowledge that helps them navigate their journey with greater confidence.
Errolette Kemp - House Manager - Ella's House, Mandurah
Originally from New Zealand, Errolette discovered her passion for the community sector while working in mental health. This early experience led her through various roles, including frontline worker, administration, and coordination, ultimately advancing into managerial positions.
With over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry, she has dedicated her career to mental health, disability, aged care, and community services.
Her journey has equipped her with a deep understanding of various funding schemes and a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of care and support within the community.
“I am passionate about making a positive impact and fostering inclusive environments that empower individual.’’
Kate Jones - House Manager - Hawthorn House, Albany
Kate worked in the critical care setting in the UK before emigrating to AU and transferring into the age care sector and NDIS. Kate is a registered nurse with over 20-years’ experience in critical and aged care. Kate is an experienced manager with 14 years’ experience managing residential aged care and residential Disability care and is looking to develop her existing skills into community-based care.
The opportunity to work with a leading organisation specialising in dementia focussed care has been a dream opportunity and working with Hawthorn House in Albany which holds such a strong reputation in the community is a real pleasure.
