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Zoological Parks Authority ANNUAL REPORT 2012
Overview
Operational Structure
Executive Management Team continued
Carol Shannon BEc, MBA, GAICD
Director Corporate and Commercial
Development
Carol Shannon joined Perth Zoo in July 2006.
She has 13 years experience as a director in
the Western Australian public sector and has
worked extensively in the private sector in
Australia and Britain, principally in banking and
finance. Her responsibilities include finance,
capital project management, marketing,
human resource management, policy and
administration, sponsorship and fundraising.
Ms Shannon has held a board position with
a not-for-profit company for over 13 years
including six years as Chairperson.
Claire Wright, Grad Dip Education:
Advanced Dip Management
Director Community Engagement
Claire Wright joined Perth Zoo on secondment
for a period of six months in 2008-09,
acting in the position of Director Community
Engagement from August 2008 to February
2009. She rejoined the Zoo in January 2010 to
take up the substantive position of Director of
Community Engagement. Her responsibilities
include education, facilities and environmental
management, visitor services, interpretation and
horticulture. Ms Wright previously worked with
the Rottnest Island Authority where she was
the Director of Environment and Planning from
2006 until she joined the Zoo.
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