WinZero Leadership Team
Chair - Richard Krohn
Deputy Chair - Clive West
Clive was born in England and migrated to Australia when he was 11 years old. He studied economics and law at Monash University before moving to Washington for his Master’s degree in US Government Procurement Law.
In Canberra, he worked in the Attorney-General’s Department for many years, specialising in major projects and when living in Paris for some years he worked in the legal department of the OECD’s Nuclear Energy Agency.
Clive is a member of the Austral and Boral community committee. He is also active in Bushcare and Landcare and has been an advocate for global warming due to its impact on biodiversity. Clive believes that it’s important for communities to come together to protect our environment.
Secretary - Derek White
Derek was born and raised on a sheep property in Western Queensland. He was educated at the University of Queensland where he studied mining engineering. He then went to work for Mt Isa Mines as a Mining Engineer before progressing into management positions with Delta Gold, GMA Garnet and Pacific Precious Metals.
His work experience also includes time spent in International commodity marketing, project management and environmental impact assessments. .
Derek is an avid tennis player who has played competitively since his childhood days on the family farm. He has also been actively involved in community affairs including nearly 20 years in Rotary at Board level
Treasurer - Neil Warner
Neil Warner is the Treasurer of WinZero, bringing extensive leadership and governance experience from a long career in the engineering and communications sectors.
He spent 12 years at Thales Australia in senior executive roles, including Director of Engineering, Technical and Engineering. Neil’s expertise includes project management, financial oversight, systems integration, and governance at national and international levels.
Now retired, Neil is actively contributing his skills to community-based environmental initiatives. At WinZero, he ensures financial operations are transparent, accountable, and aligned with best practice standards for grant management and reporting.
Heidi Fagan
Heidi Fagan was born in the southern suburbs of Sydney and grew up in a family with deep roots in the Sutton Forest area, dating back to 1871. After completing her studies in Health Science at Sydney University, she worked as a Registered Nurse before pursuing a post-graduate degree in Mental Health and taking up a position at Rozelle Hospital.
Alongside her husband, Heidi runs their own local building company, while also pursuing her interests in biodiversity, sustainability, and planning. She is an active member of the Poultry Section within the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW and serves on the executive committees of The Exhibition Poultry Association of NSW and The NSW Waterfowl Association.
Heidi is passionate about breeding and exhibiting rare waterfowl, which reflects her deep commitment to the environment and preserving the natural world around her. Her leadership and expertise have made her a valuable asset to the organizations she serves, and she continues to be a force for positive change in the community.
Gaye White
Gaye White spent her early life on the Gold Coast where she witnessed cyclones and extreme floods and beach erosion. She has resided in Brisbane, Mt Isa as well as Sydney and now lives in the Southern Highlands. A teacher by profession, her work has included teaching at Yarrabah Aboriginal Mission, School of the Air in Mt Isa, East Sydney TAFE and adult education at University of Western Sydney.
In 2008 Gaye was CEO for the Dot Com Mob which is a charity that aims to provide internet access for Indigenous communities members while also improving their digital literacy skills.
Gaye’s passions include bush regeneration and her native garden; she even manages to find time to paint every now and then!
Personal Journeys of WinZero Members
Colin Todd’s Story
A Conversation with Miles Lochhead
An Australian Climate Story | Derek White
Finding Maree Byrne
