Noel has held senior executive and advisory positions in the public and private sectors. Noel holds a Bachelor of Laws, Master of Industrial relations and Bachelor of Business degrees.

His work has included advising government Ministers and representing the State Government, private sector employers, and employees in matters before Federal and State tribunals and courts.

Noel also has extensive experience working in the NGO sector. One of his most rewarding positions was managing a refugee settlement agency in Mirrabooka at a time when Australia was responsible for settling refugees through the UNHCR from Syria and Iraq and other war-torn countries including Eritrea and South Sudan.

Rowan is a Director of Human Urban, a Perth-based property group delivering complex urban regeneration projects across Western Australia. He has a background in investment banking and business development, with experience spanning major development, infrastructure, and advisory projects. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from UWA, an MBA from London Business School, and is a Chartered Accountant with a Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Finance.

Carolyn Chard is Executive Director, West Australian Opera and has worked in senior leadership roles with Deckchair Theatre 1992-1994, Barking Gecko Theatre 1995-1999, Awesome Festival 1995-1999, Black Swan Theatre secondment 2000; West Australian Opera 2001-2005, Opera Australia 2005-2009, West Australian Opera (2010-current). She has a Bachelor of Arts, Arts Management (WAAPA 1990-1992) and studied fashion design (1986-1988). In the ‘80s she produced dance parties, wrote music reviews and a weekly club column and was a volunteer with Artrage.

In 2004 she undertook an Executive Program for Non-Profit Leaders (Arts) fellowship at Stanford University, California; was state finalist in Telstra Business Women of the Year awards 2010; state finalist in the WA Citizen of the Year Awards in 2014; was awarded a place in McKinsey’s inaugural ‘Remarkable Women Program’ in 2014.

She was awarded in the 2018 Queen’s Birthday Honours List as member in the General Division (AM) of the Order of Australia for services to the arts and received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Western Australia in July 2023 entitling her as Hon. Dr Carolyn Chard AM BA(ArtsMgt) ECowan, HonDMus W.Aust

Following studies in Law, Chemistry and Extractive Metallurgy, Ezra Hefter has worked in scientific research and in the resources industry, before trading in the test tubes for the tax act as a partner at Ernst & Young where he has been for 18 years. He has worked with government and appeared before Senate Committees in relation to support for R&D and Innovation in Australia. When not talking tax, Ezra has a range of interests including the arts, old British cars, social justice issues, food, theatre, travel, and BBQ.

Zahra is the Chief People & Corporate Affairs Officer of TSA Group, Australia’s leading specialist in customer experience consultancy and services. She is an expert corporate communicator, focused on transforming the employee experience in the CX industry.

Sue is an experienced policy advisor and legal practitioner, with over 25 years working in the native title sector across Government, representative body and consulting roles. She holds a Bachelor of Laws, and brings a background of leadership, policy and governance experience to the Board.

(Artist Representative - Non-Voting) 

Dean is a multi-award-winning artist and drag performer who has won Entertainer of the Year at the 2019 Proud Awards and has taken home the prestigious Best Cabaret and Variety Show twice at FRINGE WORLD 2022 and 2025. Dean’s music theatre credits include Killer Queen, We Will Rock You The Musical, Miss Understanding and Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical. In 2023, Dean achieved an extraordinary milestone – becoming the first Drag Queen to claim the coveted number 1 spot on iTunes Australia. This historic achievement was accomplished with a mesmerising cover of the disco classic "Celebration," showcasing Dean's unique ability to breathe new life into timeless hits and captivate audiences across Australia.

Noah Humich is building a diverse career working part time as a retail property manager, managing his family’s retail property assets, whilst also expanding his career as a classically trained tenor. Noah completed his Bachelor of Music at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts in 2022 and is currently studying a postgraduate Diploma of Property through Deakin University.

Elle Cate is an investment banking professional with significant experience in leadership and corporate advisory roles within boutique and large-scale financial institutions. Elle holds a Master of Applied Finance from the University of Western Australia and brings strong expertise in finance and strategy.

Jo Thomas is an experienced arts leader and creative force. As CEO & Creative Director, Jo is excited to continue the ARTRAGE Vision of embedding arts in the hearts and minds of all West Australians and to drive projects and events that will surprise and delight.

Hailing most recently from Brisbane, Jo brings with her a prodigious career history as an Artistic Director, CEO, Churchill Fellow, Telstra Business Woman of the Year, and member of the Asian Producers Platform.

Jo was also a performer for many years, starting her career playing a leprechaun in year one!

Katie has over 15 years’ experience in the music, event and festival industry and has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the creative process, coupled with a keen eye for operational efficiency.

As Head of Production and Operations, Katie is responsible for overseeing the lifecycle of all activations at the helm of the Production, Operations, Technical and Project teams. Her leadership style is characterised by her unwavering commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Tiffany is part of the Artrage Executive Team, overseeing the Programming, Ticketing and Marketing departments. Tiffany is a key contributor in shaping the strategic plan for the Fringe World Festival, with a focus on optimising the festival's execution to benefit both artists and audiences.

With over eight years with Artrage, Tiffany’s experience allows her to work collaboratively across Artrage teams, leading efficient project management, data-driven insights and fostering effective staff leadership. Tiffany is particularly passionate about introducing new audiences to the arts.

Before joining Artrage, she lived in London, where she managed large-scale fitness events throughout the UK.

Elliott provides support to the executive and board on financial matters. He has significant experience in the creative industries as an accountant and board member. A lifelong musician, he once wrote a piece for The West Australian about his experience in opening for Julio Iglesias.

Experienced in the Philanthropy, Sponsorship and Community Engagement, Georgia's role is to cultivate and manage fundraising across individual donors, gifts, grants, foundations and corporate sponsorship. Georgia is addicted to cheese and hopes to retire on a farm in France one day.

Amir is responsible for keeping ARTRAGE's IT operations and information systems running in tip-top condition. Amir once met Sir Patrick Stewart in the flesh and almost fainted 🖖.

Adam keeps the ARTRAGE IT running and helps with creative solutions to festival IT requirements. Adam went to 101 FRINGE WORLD Shows in 2020.

The resident coder here at ARTRAGE, helping to maintain the database and various other internal systems. They secretly wish they were a club kid in 90s NYC and can sometimes be found performing strange experimental music across Perth's venues.

Matthew assists in getting the networks and POS systems festival-ready, while also lending a hand with some all-around office IT wizardry!

A spirited attendant of FRINGE WORLD Festival since its inception, Jessica now applies her expertise to delivering ticketing solutions across all ARTRAGE Projects. She suspects her childhood pet pig Priscilla may have been letting her win at hide and seek.

Khazia’s diverse skillset guides campaign strategy and activation conception through to the execution of cross media communications, digital product delivery, brand creation and partnership activations. She leads her team collaboratively to craft end-to-end campaigns that achieve results. When Khazia was little she wanted to grow up to be a fire engine.

Morgan helps drive the planning and delivery of integrated campaigns across all ARTRAGE projects. When they're not crafting content or delivering campaigns, you can probably find them browsing Pinterest. Morgan's biggest fear is karaoke. 

Tia is the Marketing Coordinator for Rooftop Movies with a keen eye for all things punny. When she's not busy making meme magic, she is the fearless leader of the saddle club gang.

Kaiya is a dedicated partnerships professional with experience across festivals, cultural events, and community programs. She supports ARTRAGE’s work by fostering relationships with sponsors and stakeholders, helping to create opportunities that benefit both partners and the wider community. With a background in fundraising and audience development, Kaiya brings a thoughtful and collaborative approach to her work. She enjoys connecting people with creative experiences and contributing to projects that make arts more accessible and engaging for all.

Judita plays a key role in the Partnerships team, helping to nurture strong relationships and manage the delivery of partnership benefits across ARTRAGE-produced events. As a former film student from a landlocked country, she loves nothing more than catching a great movie in the cinema or spending sunny days at the beach.

Courtney has produced 5 seasons of Rooftop Movies, introducing immersive cinema experiences, a roller-skating rink and live theatre to the venue in addition to the popular cinema seasons. She is currently working on adding new and exciting events to the ARTRAGE repertoire after recently wrapping up a successful regional tour of The Rocky Horror Picture Show Immersive Spectacular. When she is not scheming up crazy event ideas, Courtney can be found in the kitchen cooking up a storm.

Kylie started her arts career as a dancer and musical theatre performer, before being enticed into the wide world of arts administration and spreadsheets. Kylie Produces and programs FRINGE WORLD Festival as well as other ARTRAGE Projects throughout the year. On hot summer days, you can find Kylie lapping it up on her family's Paddle Steamer, the P.S. Rodney!

Jasmin is the Artist & Audience Services Manager. She has a career spanning 15+ years in communications and more recently built House of Theodora, a platform that elevates female and non-binary artists pushing boundaries. She has also published three anthologies with writers from across the globe. Jasmin’s favourite FRINGE experience was seeing Bernie Dieter’s Little Death Club in 2020. She loved it so much she took Bernie out for a coffee and they talked for hours about how Bernie came to create the ultimate cabaret club.

Isabelle is an event producer with 8 years of multi-art form experience, including theatre, festival, film, and community development. Isabelle also writes for theatre. Her first script, written age 6; was "The Cat Burglar". Yes, it was about a cat that was a burglar.

Kate coordinates ARTRAGE’s production logistics; overseeing schedules, trucks, and many many spreadsheets. Kate began her career in the arts onstage as a flautist and musical theatre performer, before making the transition to stage management and production coordination. If you pass Kate in the car, you are guaranteed to see her singing along.

Arts Admin and Venue Management. I used to sing in a punk band.

Verity is a strategic arts administrator with extensive experience in the arts and events industry. She excels in overseeing governance, compliance, and strategic planning, ensuring operational efficiency while preserving the organisation’s creative energy. Known for her proactive problem-solving and ability to navigate complex challenges, Verity brings a unique blend of skills from her diverse background from high-profile roles in Australia’s top music festivals to performing as a showgirl. Her leadership and organisational acumen drive integrity, enabling the team to thrive while upholding its mission and values.

Katherine manages the day-to-day accounting and finance tasks of the business ranging from data entry to financial reporting. She completed an events management degree before completing her bachelor's degree. Katherine attended school in the music program for voice.

Veera oversees payroll at ARTRAGE while assisting with day-to-day accounting functions. Holding a degree in Arts Management, she is currently working towards CPA accreditation. With a background in Classical music, she once sang in a choir on TV with Guy Sebastian.