We’re uniting Australia’s most influential and distinguished Chief Financial Officers and Chief Procurement Officers for the Annual Asia-Pacific CFO & CPO Forum. Join us to position your organisation for growth, enhanced efficiency, and a future where you are confidently in control.

Angela Nicholls

Event MC & Principal Consultant, Talkshop Corporate Communications

Angela brings over 20 years of global experience in manufacturing and communications, including serving as General Manager of Marketing at Visy and working across IT, Marketing, Sales and Sustainability. A founding member of The Climate Project in Australia, she worked alongside The Hon. Al Gore on industry communication campaigns. In 2012, she founded Talkshop Corporate Communications, specialising in leadership communication coaching, facilitation and training, delivering engaging, high-energy sessions grounded in real-world experience.

Carolyn Creswell

Founder, Carman’s Kitchen

Carolyn Creswell, founder of Carman’s Kitchen, exemplifies inspirational leadership by showing it’s possible to run a multinational business while maintaining real work–life balance. Over 32 years, she has grown Carman’s into Australia’s leading muesli brand and a market leader in healthy snacks through constant innovation. Her business acumen has earned her major accolades, including the 2007 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and the 2012 Telstra Australian Business Woman of the Year.

Justin Crump

Founder & CEO, Sibylline

Justin Crump founded Sibylline in 2010 and leads its strategic growth from the UK, drawing on deep expertise in global intelligence, security and risk. A former banker turned military tank commander, he served in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Iraq and Kosovo and as Aide-de-Camp to the 6th Duke of Westminster. Author of the Amazon bestseller Corporate Security Intelligence and Strategic Decision-Making, he is a trusted advisor and frequent defence commentator on major media.

Angela Giacoumis

EMOTOUS, EQ Analytics & Development Manager

Angela brings extensive experience in human-resource consulting and people leadership, with an optimistic, people-centric approach that clients value. An expert in adult learning, she partners with organisations to design and deliver innovative people strategies that help employees grow and build the human skills needed to lead and thrive in the modern workplace.

Sheila Vijeyarasa

High Performance Coach, Keynote Speaker & Author

Sheila Vijeyarasa is a high-performance teacher who helps people bravely step into their fullest potential. A former C-Suite Finance Director, she left corporate life to pursue her calling as a resilience and self-empowerment expert. She now teaches individuals and teams to awaken their potential and transform their lives using her research-backed BRAVE Method™. Sheila is also a trauma-informed coach and mentor with lived experience, supporting executives and entrepreneurs to lead with authenticity and confidence.

Tania Seary

Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Faculty & Procurious

Tania Seary is a leading procurement & supply chain entrepreneur and is recognised as one of the most influential members of the global procurement & supply chain profession. Throughout her career, Tania has been wholly committed to raising the profile of the procurement and supply chain professions and connecting its leaders. She is a regular commentator and host of global webinars and digital events. She has been named “Influencer of the Year” and recognised by IBM as a #NewWaytoEngage Futurist.

Chris Lynch

Company Director, The Faculty | Former Chief Executive Officer, Transurban | Former Chief Financial Officer, Rio Tinto and BHP

During his impressive career, Chris Lynch has worked across numerous industries, such as mining and transport, in notable C-suite leadership roles. In addition to his executive roles, Chris has also served as a fellow of CPA Australia and has developed an extensive pool of economic and financial knowledge.

Siobhan Blewitt

Founder & CEO, Frais Capital

Siobhan Blewitt brings 28 years of investment and wealth management experience to her role as Founder & CEO of Frais Capital, following senior leadership positions including Executive Director at Morgan Stanley and Partner at Baillieu Stockbroking. A Fellow of FINSIA and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, she is committed to advancing women in finance and proudly mentors emerging leaders through Women in Banking & Finance.

Matt Perfect

Principal Advisor, Impact Spender

Matt Perfect is an expert facilitator and mentor who has made it his mission to seek out and amplify the impact of procurement at every opportunity. Drawing on 20 years of procurement and leadership experience with organisations including Ariba, NAB, Toll Group and The Faculty, Matt has a deep appreciation for the power of procurement and the responsibility that comes with it.

Nick Trumble

Senior Manager – Procurement, BP

Nick Trumble is an experienced procurement and corporate services leader with a strong record across major international organisations in energy, FMCG, insurance and banking. He has led multi-disciplinary teams across Australia and New Zealand to deliver strategic commercial outcomes and enhance operational performance. As Senior Manager, Procurement at BP, Nick aligns procurement with business strategy, strengthens stakeholder and supplier relationships, champions safety, and is recognised as a collaborative leader focused on long-term value and sustainable partnerships.

Jade Cusworth

Learning and Development Manager, Procurious

Jade has over 17 years’ experience in Learning and Development, passionate about capability uplift and helping individuals reach their full potential. A dynamic facilitator, she brings deep expertise in adult learning and a proven record of designing impactful learning experiences. Jade has been recognised with the RMIT Early Years Teacher of the Year Award and the Diversity and Inclusion Award for her commitment to excellence and inclusive practice.

Heather Peel

Software Category Manager, Ausgrid

Heather Peel is the Software Category Manager at Ausgrid, bringing almost two decades of experience negotiating high-value software agreements across enterprise and emerging SaaS vendors. Her career spans global systems integrators (DXC Technology, Wipro), end-user organisations (JP Morgan, Telstra, Ausgrid), and Alliance roles (Wipro, OpenText), giving her a rare 360° view of the software procurement lifecycle—from buyer to partner to seller.

Gerard Agimatagi

Program Engagement & Member Experience, The Faculty

Gerard has over 15 years’ experience in learning, capability and customer experience, bringing a practical, people-focused approach to capability development across The Faculty community. He has held leadership roles at NAB, Telstra and iSelect, leading large-scale capability, leadership and customer experience initiatives. Gerard partners with CPOs, CFOs and senior leaders to align organisational needs with the right learning opportunities, supporting long-term capability building and team growth.

Pascal d’Arc

Procurement Tech Innovator

Pascal d’Arc is a seasoned procurement and supply chain technology executive with over 20 years’ experience driving growth, innovation, and customer success across global enterprises and high-growth start-ups. He has held senior leadership roles at JAGGAER, IBM, and SAP, shaping strategy, expanding market presence, and advancing AI and digital solutions in procurement. Pascal has a proven track record of delivering significant revenue growth by defining target markets, setting strategic direction, and enabling teams to execute at scale.

Sally Lansbury

Foundation Board Member

Sally brings over 20 years’ experience across a range of industries, specialising in client and member experience, events, and engagement programs that deliver meaningful impact. She currently serves on the Foundation Board of the Melbourne Theatre Company, where she supports stronger connections between the arts, industry, and community.

David Bartolo

Managing Director, Bartconsult Pty. Ltd.

David Bartolo is a seasoned leader in Australia’s electrical energy sector with over 30 years of experience, including 19 years in senior roles at AGL such as Hydro Principal Engineer, Head of Asset Management, Chief Engineer, and Head of Asset Intelligence. Since 2024, he has been Managing Director and Principal Consultant at Bartconsult Pty Ltd, delivering training that gives non-technical professionals a stronger technical understanding of the electricity industry. Passionate about education, David remains actively involved in advancing operational technology and asset intelligence across the sector.

Pia Williams

Innovation Strategist | Biomimicry & Systems Thinking | Creator & Host, Feral by Design

Pia Williams is a brand and innovation strategist who blends human-centred design, biomimicry and AI to help organisations navigate complexity. As founder of 6th Sense Innovation, she has spent nearly 20 years redesigning systems and shaping distinctive customer, brand and product solutions across APAC, EMEA and the USA. One of Australia’s first certified biomimicry professionals, she integrates nature-inspired strategy with AI-supported innovation for clients including Coca-Cola, Westpac, BlueScope and Kimberly-Clark Professional. Pia also hosts Feral by Design, a podcast translating nature’s intelligence into practical tools for leadership, innovation and everyday life.

Alexandra Goffey

Head of Procurement

Alex is a procurement leader that works at the intersection of procurement and technology. For the past ten years, she has worked in San Francisco for leading technology organisations, driving efficiencies and adoption of new tools and technologies to support cost savings, system usage and better supplier and stakeholder experiences. As Head of Procurement at Asana, she drove cost savings and made procurement engagement simpler. At Twitter, Alex supported transformation initiatives that unified systems and processes across a global team. Having recently returned to Sydney, Alex is excited to share these experiences with Australian procurement teams.

Michelle Gibson

Head of Learning, BHP

Michelle Gibson is a senior Human Resources leader with over 25 years’ experience across global blue-chip organisations spanning mining, logistics, retail, education and more. She brings deep expertise in talent, leadership development and learning, alongside strong governance experience as a non-executive director and committee chair. Actively engaged in STEM and education, Michelle is widely respected for delivering outcomes, developing others and advising on global talent and learning trends.

Mark Franke

Head of Procurement, Kmart

Mark is an experienced Procurement and Innovation Manager with a diverse career spanning retail, consulting, oil and energy, manufacturing and chemical industries. He brings deep expertise across procurement and supply chain, retail offer development, buying and business strategy, with a strong track record in process improvement and bringing new innovations to market. A globally experienced, bilingual professional, Mark is driven by a passion for creating positive, meaningful impact through his work.

Christoph Strizik

Chief Information Security Officer, Medibank

Christoph Strizik is a senior security and technology leader known for building high-performance, business-aligned teams across large organisations. With experience spanning financial services, energy and consulting across APAC, Europe and the US, he is currently Chief Information Security Officer at Medibank. Christoph views digital transformation as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to strengthen innovation, security and risk culture. Trusted by executives and boards, he delivers pragmatic, results-driven advice. He is GAICD, FGIA and holds a Master of Business from UTS.

Joe Bellofiore

Founding Go to Market APAC, Zip

Joe Bellofiore is the Founding Go to Market APAC at Zip. With extensive Procurement industry experience within large and complex organisations, coupled with years of advisory and digital transformation stewardship, Joe brings a wealth of knowledge on how to realise outstanding levels of technology adoption and leveraging Ai to drive process efficiency.

Kabeer Seyed

Solution Architect, ORO Labs

As a Solution Architect at ORO Labs, Kabeer specializes in orchestrating seamless procurement workflows that bridge the gap between complex business needs and intuitive technology. With a focus on intake-to-procure automation, Kabeer is passionate about leveraging smart orchestration and AI to solve the "last mile" of procurement user experience in the current sea of procurement technology available.

Simon Geale

Executive Vice President, Procurement, Proxima

Simon Geale is Executive Vice President at Proxima, leading products, solutions, and marketing to align the company’s offerings with client challenges in procurement and supply chain. An experienced writer and speaker, he shares insights on digital transformation, risk, and change across trade and national media. Passionate about innovation and storytelling, Simon balances his professional focus with family life, spending much of his free time as a devoted dad of two.

Andre Harvey

Chief Procurement Officer, Seqwater

Andre Harvey brings over 20 years of leadership and consulting experience across Australia and Asia, with expertise in Retail, Mining, Utilities, and Financial Services. Renowned for his collaborative style and use of positive psychology, he builds high-performing leaders and teams, fostering curiosity, learning, and change. A skilled communicator with a track record of sustainable outcomes, client satisfaction, and strategic impact, Andre combines passion and practical leadership to deliver exceptional business results.

Sharyn County

General Manager Procurement, Property and Project Office, APA.

Sharyn County is General Manager Procurement, Property and Project Office at APA, an accomplished corporate energy executive, author, and experienced Non-Executive Director. Known for authentic, open leadership, she mentors and develops talent, earning recognition as one of the Most Inspiring Women in Commerce and Contracting (2021). Passionate about breaking taboos, she shares personal experiences to foster safe, inclusive environments, balancing professional success with lifelong learning, optimism, and dedication to supporting others through life’s challenges.

Diedrik Oomens

General Manager Procurement, Xero

Diedrik Oomens is General Manager Procurement at Xero and a seasoned procurement leader with expertise in team leadership, business transformation, and end-to-end category management. He has a strong track record delivering results across diverse categories for global organisations in both B2B and consumer environments. Known for his personable and communicative style, Diedrik is an innovative, diplomatic problem solver who adapts quickly and consistently drives strategic, customer-focused outcomes.

Justin Kabbani

Founder | AI Strategist, AI Keynote Speaker & AI Clarity Coach

Justin Kabbani is one of Australia’s most sought-after AI trainers and keynote speakers, known for making AI practical, accessible, and immediately impactful. He has worked with leading brands including Uber, PepsiCo, and Virgin Australia, training over 3,000 professionals across Australia and New Zealand. A former co-founder of Hardhat, which he led for 17 years, Justin combines deep industry experience with his signature Prime, Prompt, Produce framework to help teams integrate AI into everyday work and strategic decision-making.

Clare McCartin

Managing Partner, Search & Advisory, Davidson

Clare McCartin is Managing Partner of Davidson’s Search and Advisory practice, leading a national team of 35 partners to secure top executive talent and advise on strategic, operational and people challenges. With over 20 years’ experience, she is a trusted advisor to organisations and leaders, focused on setting executives up for success. Clare is also recognised for advancing diversity, having overseen the launch of the ‘Top 50 Women in the Public Sector’ initiative in 2017.

Hamish Mckechnie-Sharma

VP - Head of European Implementation, ORO Labs

Hamish leads European Implementation at ORO Labs, partnering with leading enterprises to orchestrate Procurement transformation with a human-centred and AI-driven approach. With over 30 years of experience in Procurement, Commercial, and large-scale transformation programmes across global markets, he brings deep domain expertise and practical leadership to every engagement. His career spans sectors and geographies from Europe to the Americas and Africa, consistently driving value through innovative sourcing strategies, operating models, and technology adoption.

Frances Atkins

Co-Founder, Director, givvable

Frances is the co‑founder of givvable.com, an award‑winning global data and intelligence platform transforming how corporations and governments drive responsible and sustainable procurement. Frances began her career in banking at J.P. Morgan and as a financial services lawyer at Ashurst. She holds an MBA from AGSM, a Master of Laws from the University of Sydney, and a combined Bachelor of Commerce and Laws from UNSW. Frances was named UNSW Alumni of the Year for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in 2023 and UNSW Founder of the Year in 2022.

Paul Holland

General Manager Procurement & Property, AGL

Paul Holland is an experienced commercial and procurement executive at AGL, with a strong track record delivering value and improved outcomes in large, complex organisations. He has led major business transformation initiatives, managed significant M&A integrations, and guided cross-functional teams across state and international boundaries. Known for his collaborative approach and strong stakeholder management, Paul consistently drives alignment and results in challenging environments.

Lucas Jinnette

Global Head of Procurement Excellence, CSL

Lucas is a senior procurement leader with over 18 years of experience across biotech manufacturing, aerospace, defence, and telecommunications. He has held global and regional roles, partnering across functions to deliver enterprise-wide value. With deep expertise in category management, sourcing, and supplier relationship management, he specialises in building Centres of Excellence and improving source-to-pay systems. Lucas is passionate about change management, team engagement, and uplifting capability and user experience.