Sharon Morris
Group Regional Head, APAC
World Commerce & Contracting
Deb Barwick
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce
- How can organisations overcome the common obstacles to buying from Indigenous suppliers from both a practical and business perspective?
- When organisations want to buy from Indigenous suppliers, but what’s the best way to actually achieve that goal?
- What some optimal strategies to create positive business opportunities with First Nations businesses?
Moderator:
Donald Betts
Acting/Deputy Chief Executive Officer
Kinaway Chamber of Commerce
Panellists:
Courtney Paulsen
First Nations Procurement Lead
AGL
Kate Russell
Chief Executive Officer
Supply Nation
Sujata Karandikar
Head of Group ESG
The Lottery Corporation
Jasmine Newman
Managing Director & Co Founder
KILLARA Services
Jenni Walke
Managing Director
Elephant in the Room Consulting
Through strategic procurement initiatives, AGL is creating avenues for Indigenous participation in the supply chain, leading to increased employment opportunities and capacity building. Examine how these efforts align with a commitment to creating meaningful and sustainable futures by promoting Indigenous engagement and beneficial relationships through procurement pathways.
Courtney Paulsen
First Nations Procurement Lead
AGL
- Embedding risk thinking into procurement policy, procedures, and codes of conduct
- Building transparency, awareness and accountability across procurement teams, stakeholders & suppliers
- Enabling data to meeting external reporting requirements
- Empowering vulnerable workers in operations and supply chains
Jenny Stanger
Executive Manager
Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network (ACAN)
Ruth Furber
Advisor
Domus 8.7 Remediation Service
- Examining how procurement is fundamental to ESG efforts
- Creating risk management practices to drive accountability, transparency and clarity
- Driving innovation to gain productivity - examples of some tech solutions
Rebecca Jinks
Director, ESG & Sustainability
Taronga Ventures
Marea Getsios
Manager, Procurement & Contracts
Inner West Council
- How will the experiences and attitudes of emerging and future Gen Z leaders change the procurement industry?
- How are managerial styles evolving and what challenges and opportunities does that present?
- What will be the impact on how ESG procurement is viewed, approached and navigated?
- How can procurement leaders at different stages in their careers maximise each other’s strengths?
Moderator:
Sharon Morris
Group Regional Head, APAC
World Commerce & Contracting
Panellists:
Alex Newton
Ethical Procurement Manager
Origin Energy
Rebecca Jinks
Director, ESG & Sustainability
Taronga Ventures
Emily Dafter
Senior Portfolio Analyst
Australian Retirement Trust
- Navigating highly complex supply chains that have the potential to dilute performance on ESG metrics
- Driving a true ESG agenda through full supply chain engagement, clear and transparent communication, well defined KPIs and performance measurement systems
- Sharing ESG responsibilities across the complex delivery chain
Clare Tubolets
Chief Executive Officer
SmartCrete CRC
- Understanding net zero procurement in the current regulatory & business environment
- Identifying and implementing best practice net zero procurement practices
- Overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities as they arise
Jessica Mottau
Partner
Allens