Simone de Been
President

Simone is the Chief Executive Officer of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc (KBCCI). Simone joined the KBCCI in 2017, bringing a wealth of experience in local government, project management and small to medium business enterprise knowledge. Simone was elected as the Secretary/Treasurer of the RCCIWA Executive Committee in 2020 and in April of 2022 was appointed the interim President before being elected President at the following election.

Simone and her husband also own a small local engineering business in the Goldfields and knows firsthand the opportunities and challenges that come with owning a small business. Simone is passionate about seeing Kalgoorlie-Boulder grow, connecting people and businesses and building strong relationships in the community and looking forward to getting involved in assisting businesses on a regional level.

Ian Cadwallander
Vice President

Ian is the Strategic Development Manager of the Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. and has been with the Peel Chamber since moving from Queensland in April 2023. Ian has more than 25 years’ experience working across a range of medium and large organisations and industries including Banking, FMCG, Coffee and Consultancy.

Ian brings extensive experience in sales & marketing, human resources, strategy and stakeholder engagement.

Joanne Fabling
Secretary/Treasurer

Joanne returned to her Mid West roots after a successful career in the corporate sector, where she managed share registries for both Australian and international companies. Now as CEO of the Mid West Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MWCCI), she is committed to elevating the economic profile of the region by championing local businesses and their capabilities.

A big-picture thinker, Joanne values the importance of strong relationships and collaboration in fostering regional growth. She is passionate about connecting businesses with opportunities and is a dedicated advocate for the Mid West lifestyle, which she enjoys with her family and we love everything she brings to the RCCIWA board.

Annie McFie
General Committee Member

Annie McFie is the CEO of the Margaret River Business Network (MRBN), joining the organisation in 2020. With a strong commitment to fostering growth and connection, Annie’s leadership is rooted in a passion for community and a dedication to driving positive social, environmental, and economic outcomes. She is devoted to supporting the vibrant and diverse local landscape of the Margaret River region, ensuring sustainable progress for the business community. 

Teresa Lee
General Committee Member

Theresa Lee has been the CEO of the Northam Chamber of Commerce since July 2023, bringing with her a broad background in administrative management, bookkeeping and business advisory. Theresa has also been a small business owner since 2001 across several ventures and, having been immersed in the business community since moving there in 2015, has a passion for assisting others in developing sustainable businesses that contribute to the expansion of the Avon Valley and greater Wheatbelt regions.

Kitty Prodonovich
Chief Executive Officer

Kitty is the CEO of the Regional Chambers of Commerce and Industry of WA, a position she has held since 2012. Kitty has previously held the positions of Presidents of both the RCCIWA (2005 – 2010) and the Kalgoorlie-Boulder CCI (2003-2005) and has owned two small businesses in Kalgoorlie-Boulder, the first one at the age of 21.

Kitty’s involvement with a regional Chamber of Commerce began in 1991, and she is a strong and driven advocate for regional business communities. Until November 2018 Kitty was the Chair of the board of the Small Business Development Corporation and currently sits on the General Council of CCIWA and is a Non – Executive Director on the board of Keystart Home Loans.