Board Members
First appointed in 2022, Carol Adams OAM created history for the Club when unanimously elected as the first female Chair of Perth Racing in October 2024.
Carol brings to Perth Racing an extensive and distinguished background in the local government sector as well as strong legal, governance and strategic planning experience. Carol was an inaugural board member of the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority as well as a member of several professional and not for profit, and voluntary associations. Carol is the current Chair of the Local Government Advisory Board and a member of the South Metropolitan Tafe’s Governing Council, which oversees the strategic direction of its 13 campuses.
Carol places a strong community and stakeholder engagement lens over the board’s strategic direction and decision making. She is a part owner of racehorses, the most notable of which is an involvement in multiple stakes winner, LET’S GALAHVANT.
First appointed in 2022, Carol Adams OAM created history for the Club when unanimously elected as the first female Chair of Perth Racing in October 2024.
Carol brings to Perth Racing an extensive and distinguished background in the local government sector as well as strong legal, governance and strategic planning experience. Carol was an inaugural board member of the Metropolitan Redevelopment Authority as well as a member of several professional and not for profit, and voluntary associations. Carol is the current Chair of the Local Government Advisory Board and a member of the South Metropolitan Tafe’s Governing Council, which oversees the strategic direction of its 13 campuses.
Carol places a strong community and stakeholder engagement lens over the board’s strategic direction and decision making. She is a part owner of racehorses, the most notable of which is an involvement in multiple stakes winner, LET’S GALAHVANT.
Elected in October 2025, Darrin Lee has had considerable involvement in agriculture over many years, based in Dongara/Perth (formerly Mingenew). A former Chair of the Grains Research and Development Corporation Western Region, past member of the CBH Growers Advisory Council, and an owner of racehorses in WA. His most successful involvement has been part-ownership of Bustler, winner of the 2023 Swan Draught-Railway Stakes. He brings extensive experience in strategic investments, governance, financial stewardship and stakeholder engagement.
Elected in October 2025, Darrin Lee has had considerable involvement in agriculture over many years, based in Dongara/Perth (formerly Mingenew). A former Chair of the Grains Research and Development Corporation Western Region, past member of the CBH Growers Advisory Council, and an owner of racehorses in WA. His most successful involvement has been part-ownership of Bustler, winner of the 2023 Swan Draught-Railway Stakes. He brings extensive experience in strategic investments, governance, financial stewardship and stakeholder engagement.
Re-elected in 2023, Evan brings over 30 years’ experience in the Sport and Recreation Industry in Western Australia and overseas, including the Western Australian Institute of Sport, the Department of Sport and Recreation, as the Deputy CEO and Acting CEO of Basketball WA and now as the General Manager of Government Relations and Legacy at RugbyWA.
Evan served on the Baseball WA Board for 6 years, (3 as Chair), Baseball Australia for 5 years, and as President at the Carine Cats Ball Club. He has been a member at Perth Racing for more than 10 years.
Re-elected in 2023, Evan brings over 30 years’ experience in the Sport and Recreation Industry in Western Australia and overseas, including the Western Australian Institute of Sport, the Department of Sport and Recreation, as the Deputy CEO and Acting CEO of Basketball WA and now as the General Manager of Government Relations and Legacy at RugbyWA.
Evan served on the Baseball WA Board for 6 years, (3 as Chair), Baseball Australia for 5 years, and as President at the Carine Cats Ball Club. He has been a member at Perth Racing for more than 10 years.
Elected in 2021 and re-elected in 2024, Peter became a WATC member in 1975, and has passionately supported racing ever since. He has owned and bred successful racehorses for over 25 years. A Psychologist with a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counselling, Peter is Executive Chair of his own National company. Peter has also previously served as a City of Stirling Councillor and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Elected in 2021 and re-elected in 2024, Peter became a WATC member in 1975, and has passionately supported racing ever since. He has owned and bred successful racehorses for over 25 years. A Psychologist with a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counselling, Peter is Executive Chair of his own National company. Peter has also previously served as a City of Stirling Councillor and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Elected in 2024, Derrice Dillon (Parnham) brings a vast knowledge and experience of many aspects of the Racing Industry. She has forged a career away from racing and held positions in Administration, Company Secretarial and CFO of ASX listed entities and Board Positions on both public and private companies.
Her experience enhanced by exposure through a wide range of industries Marine, Oil and Gas, Finance, Insurance Broking, Property Investment, Travel and Retail.
She is a racehorse owner and passionate about the future growth and success of Western Australian Racing.
Elected in 2024, Derrice Dillon (Parnham) brings a vast knowledge and experience of many aspects of the Racing Industry. She has forged a career away from racing and held positions in Administration, Company Secretarial and CFO of ASX listed entities and Board Positions on both public and private companies.
Her experience enhanced by exposure through a wide range of industries Marine, Oil and Gas, Finance, Insurance Broking, Property Investment, Travel and Retail.
She is a racehorse owner and passionate about the future growth and success of Western Australian Racing.
Appointed in August 2025, Nick Sloan brings significant experience of working across all three levels of Government.
He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Western Australian Local Government Association and has worked in Ministerial offices in State Government as Chief of Staff to the Minister for Local Government and Community Services, and Principal Policy Advisor to the Minister for Sport and Recreation, Racing and Gaming.
He has extensive experience as a Senior Executive in State Government, including roles in regional Western Australia. During this time, he managed complex policy agendas and capital projects at both State and Local Government level.
Appointed in August 2025, Nick Sloan brings significant experience of working across all three levels of Government.
He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Western Australian Local Government Association and has worked in Ministerial offices in State Government as Chief of Staff to the Minister for Local Government and Community Services, and Principal Policy Advisor to the Minister for Sport and Recreation, Racing and Gaming.
He has extensive experience as a Senior Executive in State Government, including roles in regional Western Australia. During this time, he managed complex policy agendas and capital projects at both State and Local Government level.
Appointed in August 2025, Michael is a highly experienced corporate commercial lawyer with more than three decades of legal and business expertise.
His career spans major infrastructure projects, complex property transactions, and a broad range of corporate transactions. Michael has also built a strong track record in Board leadership and governance, having held multiple Directorships.
His previous roles include serving as Company Secretary for an ASX-listed oil and gas company and acting as a Councillor for the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale. A graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), Michael contributes valuable strategic insight and governance acumen to the Board.
Beyond his professional pursuits, he is an accomplished equestrian, having competed at the elite level in eventing, and remains actively involved in thoroughbred racing and the welfare of retired racehorses.
Appointed in August 2025, Michael is a highly experienced corporate commercial lawyer with more than three decades of legal and business expertise.
His career spans major infrastructure projects, complex property transactions, and a broad range of corporate transactions. Michael has also built a strong track record in Board leadership and governance, having held multiple Directorships.
His previous roles include serving as Company Secretary for an ASX-listed oil and gas company and acting as a Councillor for the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale. A graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), Michael contributes valuable strategic insight and governance acumen to the Board.
Beyond his professional pursuits, he is an accomplished equestrian, having competed at the elite level in eventing, and remains actively involved in thoroughbred racing and the welfare of retired racehorses.
Mick Hannam was first appointed to the Perth Racing Board in 2025 in a three-month interim role and then elected for a three-year term in 2026. Mick is the founder and Managing Director of Think Risk, a Perth-based risk, safety and business improvement consultancy with operations across Australia and Asia.
Mick brings extensive background in risk management, workplace health and safety, governance, process and technology improvement, built through decades of work with mining, government and corporate clients. Mick and his family own a farming property in the Wheatbelt and he is a passionate horse racing owner.
Mick places a strong risk, governance and improvement lens over the Board’s strategic direction and decision making. He has a collaborative mindset working with the Board, members, leadership team and key stakeholders with a focus on a positive future for Perth Racing.
Mick Hannam was first appointed to the Perth Racing Board in 2025 in a three-month interim role and then elected for a three-year term in 2026. Mick is the founder and Managing Director of Think Risk, a Perth-based risk, safety and business improvement consultancy with operations across Australia and Asia.
Mick brings extensive background in risk management, workplace health and safety, governance, process and technology improvement, built through decades of work with mining, government and corporate clients. Mick and his family own a farming property in the Wheatbelt and he is a passionate horse racing owner.
Mick places a strong risk, governance and improvement lens over the Board’s strategic direction and decision making. He has a collaborative mindset working with the Board, members, leadership team and key stakeholders with a focus on a positive future for Perth Racing.