Infrastructure WA

Sonja O'Leary was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Infrastructure WA in August 2026.

Prior to joining Infrastructure WA, Sonja served as Assistant Director General State Services, at the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. She has extensive experience across the Western Australian public sector, including senior executive roles at the Public Sector Commission, where she led agency capability, organisational improvement, people and culture functions.

Earlier in her career, Sonja held a range of senior leadership positions within the Department of Justice and WA Police Force, with responsibilities spanning strategy, policy, planning and asset investment.

Sonja holds a Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice Administration) and an Executive Master of Public Administration. She is a Fellow of Leadership Western Australia and a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Imogene Blair was appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Inquiries and Transition) at Infrastructure WA in June 2026. 

She has more than 20 years' experience across the Western Australian public sector, including senior roles with the Public Sector Commission and Department of Education. Her expertise spans governance, public sector reform, organisational capability, strategic review and complex inquiries. Imogene has led major agency reviews and public inquiries, including the Peel Health Campus and St Andrew's Hostel special inquiries.

Imogene holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Australia and is a graduate of Leadership WA's Signature Leadership Program.

Rob Meecham was appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Infrastructure) at Infrastructure WA in June 2026.

He brings extensive executive leadership experience across the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, including senior roles in government, vocational education, industry development and statutory authorities. Prior to joining Infrastructure WA, Rob served as General Manager of the Gaming and Wagering Commission of Western Australia, during its devolvement from the then Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries.

Rob has led major policy reviews, governance reforms and organisational change initiatives throughout his career and has extensive experience in industry policy, economic development, workforce planning and infrastructure-related matters. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Econs) from the University of Western Australia.