SMR has been working alongside Pindan for the development of Mandurah Quay. Hosting a series of workshops and information sessions, Pindan is ready to submit the ODP to the City of Mandurah.

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SMR Personnel

Mark Perger - CEO & Managing Director

Mark was appointed as CEO and Managing Director of SMR in January 2011.

Mark offers a wealth of experience to SMR, with expertise in the fields of marketing strategy; international distribution development; product strategy and general management of industrial businesses.

Mark’s impressive career includes ten years with a major multi-national equipment manufacturer, three of which were in the United States, followed by six years in Europe.

More recently Mark held a senior international management role with a major solar energy manufacturer, where his achievements included leading his team to win the Premier’s Award for Excellence at the WA Industry and Export Awards.

Outside of work, Mark enjoys spending time with his young family, and working on his land-holding in the Swan Valley. When time permits, Mark also enjoys flying and is a licensed pilot.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Business (Honours) from Curtin University, a Master of Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas (Minneapolis), and has completed the Executive Development Program at Goizueta Business School, Emory University (Atlanta). Mark is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Australian Institute of Management.

Debra Wilson – Senior Consultant

Debra has in excess of twenty-five years successful experience in change and community facilitation.

Debra held the positions of Head of Corporate Human Resources for the Water Corporation and Manager Organisational Capability and Manager Human Resources for Argyle Diamond Mines, a Rio Tinto Group Company before commencing as a consultant with SMR.

Previously, Debra also worked in the Health Care, Education and Hospitality and Tourism Industries.

Beth Dungey – Senior Market Research Consultant

Beth is a Qualified Practicing Market Researcher (QPMR) and a member of the Australian Market and Social Research Society. Graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Arts, Beth has over twenty years experience in all facets of market research.

She managed the market and customer research functions at SGIO (four years) and at R&I Bank / BankWest (10 years), and has extensive experience in customer service and satisfaction research; business to business research; new product development research; corporate image research; and advertising, direct marketing and communications development, evaluation and tracking research. Beth commenced with SMR in 2006.

Lauren Lane – Senior Consultant

After working for various consultancies over the past ten years, Lauren brings a depth of experience to SMR. Qualified in Public Relations and Journalism, Lauren is highly skilled in developing and overseeing marketing and community consultation projects.

In particular Lauren is skilled with managing communications in relation to infrastructure projects such as major road networks, community centres and environmental initiatives.

Wanda Comrie – Marketing Assistant

An integral member of the marketing team, Wanda is responsible for post advertising analysis, creation of databases, co-ordinating direct mail campaigns and other support roles as required. Qualified in Business Administration and event management, Wanda has assisted the senior consultants with all clients including, Clough Property, CEMEX, Retravision, Landcorp and Pindan.

These consultants are supplemented by additional SMR staff who lend support as required.