DevelopmentWA has announced the appointment of Felicity Zimmermann to its board, bolstering the agency’s leadership as it undertakes a significant expansion of its social and affordable housing construction program.
Zimmermann brings more than 25 years of international business experience to the role, including executive leadership and non-executive board positions across the legal, financial services, government, and not-for-profit sectors.
Her diverse background also includes expertise in risk management and complex transactions, providing her with a broad strategic perspective that is expected to support DevelopmentWA’s growing portfolio.
A key strength Zimmermann brings to the board is her deep understanding of the social and affordable housing sector.
She has served as a non-executive director at Foundation Housing, one of Western Australia’s largest community housing providers, which currently delivers accommodation to more than 3,100 people in need.
Her previous senior leadership roles include Chief Risk Officer at Keystart, State Director at ANZ Bank, and Legal Counsel at Barclays in London.
Planning and Lands Minister John Carey welcomed the appointment, underscoring the value Zimmermann’s experience will bring to the agency’s current priorities.
“I want to congratulate Felicity on her appointment, which adds valuable expertise to DevelopmentWA as it delivers a range of projects and outcomes,” Minister Carey said.
“Her experience working in the social and affordable housing sector will benefit DevelopmentWA as it continues with its program of delivering new build-to-rent apartments.”
DevelopmentWA is currently leading a number of major urban development and housing initiatives across Western Australia, with a strong focus on increasing the supply of affordable rental homes to meet growing demand.
Zimmermann’s appointment is expected to further strengthen the agency’s capacity to deliver on these commitments.