Committee
The IWFS-WA Management Committee
Stephen Newlan
President
Steve joined the Society in 2012.. A local business owner with many years’ experience, Steve’s passion for fine wine is evidenced by his extensive cellar and knowledge of local and international vintages.
Steve also enjoys travel with his wife Janice, who is also a member of the Society, and spends as much time as he can enjoying wining and dining both locally and inthroughout the world’s most famous wine regions.
Iain McDougall
Vice President
Iain took over the reins as IWFS-WA president in July 2018, he is an inaugural member of IWFS-WA and has more than thirty year’s experience in and around the hospitality industry. As WA’s leading employer/mentor of apprentice chefs, he is dedicated to the future of the WA food industry.
Anthony Muscara
Treasurer
Anthony has been a Town Planner for over 20 years and brings strong administration skills to the Committee. He has a genuine interest in the sharing of great food and wine experiences both at home and overseas, and hopes to continue as a member for many years to come.
Graeme Sassella-Otley
Secretary
Graeme joined IWFS(WA) in 2014 and was elected to the committee in 2015. He has undertaken secretarial duties and vice President duties since then and has been involved in the hosting of International Festivals for the WA branch. Graeme has a background in education and has been interested in tasting and collecting wines for over 40 years. His passion is to offer members the best wining and dining experiences that Perth and the surrounds have to offer.
Michael Tamburri
APZ Board Chair, Events
Michael stepped down as IWFS-WA President in July 2018. In 2020 Michael took on a new role as Chairman of IWFS Asia-Pacific Zone (APZ) and International Chair of IWFS.
Michael was the managing director and owner of La Vigna Liquor Merchants from 1986 to 2023. Michael was involved in local ABC and 6PR radio stations from 1993 to 2002, has been involved in judging wines and has been a supporter and coordinator of many charitable organizations since 1980.
Neville Stewart
Neville Joined the committee in 2023 and has a keen interest in developing his wine knowledge and cellar. As a local business man, he enjoys the interaction with our members and the diversity of food and wine experiences.
Susan Gale
Susan joined the committee in 2024 having been a keen member from 2017. She enjoys travel and social interaction with the Society both in Perth and at our International Festivals. Susan bring both a business and cooking expertise to the committee.
Peter Nichols
Joined the committee in 2024 having been a member since 2018. Peter brings business experience to our committee along with his extensive experience of travel and food from in and around Australia and SE Asia.
David Ghui
David joined the committee in 2024 since joining in 2018. With a background in Singapore, he brings an extensive experience of travel and food from in and around Australia and SE Asia.
Ulrich Kunzmann
Founding President
Ulrich is the Founding President of the IWFS-WA branch.