Hockey WA announces new President and Vice President

Hockey WA is proud to announce the appointment of Melanie Wiese as President and Andrew Natta as Vice President, following the recent Annual General Meeting.

Melanie succeeds outgoing President Gary McGrath, who has officially stepped down from the role. We extend our sincere thanks to Gary for his outstanding leadership, dedication, and service throughout his tenure.

Having previously served as Vice President, Melanie brings a deep understanding of the organisation and a wealth of experience to her new role. Her strong leadership skills, passion for the sport, and commitment to Hockey WA’s ongoing growth and success make her exceptionally well-suited to lead the Board into its next chapter.

Stepping into the Vice President role is Andrew Natta, whose extensive corporate experience and dedication to hockey an invaluable asset to the organisation. 

We congratulate both Melanie and Andrew on their appointments and look forward to the positive impact they will make in their new leadership roles.

About Melanie Wiese

Melanie brings over two decades of expertise in organisational strategy, communications, and more recently, public policy advisory. Melanie brings a wealth of leadership experience from her current role of Chief Innovation Officer, APAC, at Verian, in addition to her previous experience as Chief Strategy Officer for Wunderman Thompson/VML Australia. A seasoned Board director, she also brings a deep understanding of the hockey landscape in Western Australia. Melanie played a pivotal role in WA’s successful campaign to retain the Hockey Australia High Performance Program, as well as the development of the new state-of-the-art Australian Hockey Centre. A passionate advocate for grassroots sport, Melanie remains actively involved in the local hockey community, both as a Board member and as a proud mum of three children who all participate in community sport.

About Andrew Natta

Andrew is the Founder and Managing Director of OMSB, a privately-owned, common-user port initiative - the first of its kind in Western Australia - and also leads KMSB, a forthcoming port project in the Kimberley region. Renowned for his ability to deliver complex infrastructure projects, Andrew brings years of experience in founding and leading large-scale ventures. His commitment to community development extends beyond business, as he combines his professional acumen with a strong passion for sport to contribute meaningfully to the growth and success of hockey in Western Australia.