Appointed to the SLSWA Board in September 2017 and elected President in September 2023. Heidi is a recognised leader and experienced commercial lawyer. She has over 10 years’ experience in corporate law and disputes working in top-tier law firms in Perth and Sydney, and in-house roles. She is experienced in corporate governance, contract negotiation, dispute resolution, and risk management.
Heidi is currently a Principal in the BHP Global Business Development team. She was previously Senior Legal Counsel and Assistant Company Secretary at Lynas Rare Earths Limited, and an Associate with global law firm Clifford Chance. Heidi also has extensive experience in the not-for-profit sector. She is currently a tribunal panel member of Football West, and a Community Representative Member of the Australian Bravery Decorations Council (an advisory council to the Governor General).
Heidi is a two-time Olympian in the sport of open water swimming. She has competed at the world championships in both surf lifesaving and swimming, and is a multiple medallist at both the State and National Surf Lifesaving Championships. Heidi is a member of the City of Perth SLSC and has been an active patrolling surf lifesaver since 2005.