Rita Saffioti was elected to State Parliament in 2008 for the electorate of West Swan, and became a Shadow Minister in 2013 and in 2017 was appointed Minister for Transport and Planning in the McGowan Government.

Following the re-election of the Labor Government in March 2021, Rita was reappointed as the Minister for Transport and Planning, while also being named as the Minister for Ports. Oversight of the Transport, Planning and Ports portfolios gives Rita the opportunity to take an integrated approach to transport and land use planning, and responsibility of delivering the Governments major METRONET project.

There are now a range of major road and rail projects across the state that are either underway or completed and this year alone she is overseeing the construction of major METRONET projects and almost 40 major road projects. Rita’s priority is to see the State of Western Australia thrive through planning reform and a first-class transport network.

Some of her proudest achievements include returning railcar manufacturing to Western Australia, starting construction on the METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line and securing record funding from the Commonwealth to upgrade regional roads.

Cam has more than two decades experience in the airline industry, including various senior leadership roles at Air New Zealand. He was the airline’s Chief Customer and Commercial Officer between 2016 and 2020. In this role he was responsible for global sales and distribution, revenue management, brand and marketing, market development, freight, and the airline’s frequent flyer business.

Cam was previously CEO of MediaWorks, a New Zealand-based digital, out-of-home advertising and commercial audio business and served as the Chairman of the Radio Broadcasters Association from late 2020 to 2023.

Kate Holsgrove is a highly accomplished executive with a distinguished career in aviation and retail property. Having recently concluded 12 months as Acting CEO of Perth Airport, Kate has transitioned into a new role as Chief Commercial & Aviation Officer.

Kate has a wealth of experience in senior leadership with over 15+ years at Scentre Group (owner & manager of Westfield shopping centres) in WA, ACT and NSW prior to joining Perth Airport in 2019.

Kate holds a Masters in Business Administration, is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and sits on the Tourism Council WA Board.