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Ambika Girglani
NSW Reconstruction Authority
Andrea Patrick
HealthShare NSW
Branislav Katic
Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Bridget Spinoulas
SafeWork NSW
Brogan Duyndam
Department of Transport and Planning (VIC)
Charlotte Boreham
Housing Australia
Chris Newman
Social Procurement Australasia
Christopher Puschak
Centium
Coretta Bessi
ACT Government
Damian Wood
Department of State Development (SA)
David Hurrell
Tourism Australia
Dr Max Broadhurst
Department of Transport and Main Roads
Emma Molloy
icare NSW
Fern Lees
IP Australia
Fleur Edgerton
ASIC
James Allt-Graham
Trace Consultants
Jeremy Moss
ANSTO
Kerryn Ellis
Shrine of Remembrance
Lorna Elisei
Victorian Legal Aid
Madeleine Taylor
ACT Government
Marea Getsios
Inner West Council
Michael Gadiel
NSW Treasury
Nicole Cutler
TAFE NSW
Nicole West
Australian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator
Nina Younes
Western Sydney International Airport
Phillip King
NSW Department of Customer Service
Samantha Butchart
World Commerce & Contracting
Sarah Bryant
Victorian Department of Health
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Xavier Decomps
Sydney Water
Christopher Puschak
Director, ProbityCentium
Christopher Puschak is a highly regarded governance and risk management professional with over 25years of experience delivering procurement advisory, probity assurance, internal audit and riskmanagement services to the Commonwealth, state and local governments.Chris’ probity experience includes supporting the Commonwealth Government $1.5 billion grantprogram, $20-500 million ICT procurements and $20-$50 million medical and pharmaceuticalprocurement activities. He has supported local government infrastructure programs valued between$20-$150 million.As an internal auditor and risk manager Chris formerly led the internal audit function at Medibank Privateand was a senior member of the Airservices Australia internal audit team, recognised in bothorganisations for his contributions to good governance and regulator relationships.Chris is regularly invited to deliver conference papers and training on behalf professional associationsand commercial conference providers, as keynote speaker both overseas and across Australia. He hasalso delivered training on governance, risk and assurance topics across the globe. He is a former ACTChapter Chair of the IIA and currently a Non-Executive Director for IIA-Australia and a member of theFinance, Audit and Risk Committee for the Australian Lutheran College.
Speaking at
09.00
Masterclass A: Probity in practice: how to ensure active integrity across the procurement lifecycle
James Allt-Graham
PartnerTrace Consultants
James is a partner at Trace with over 30 years of experience in consulting. James helps clients solve complex and pressing supply chain problems, from strategy to execution.
James has a track record of delivering strategic, operational, cost, customer, and environmental outcomes for clients across various industries, including government, consumer markets, industrial markets, transport, healthcare, and defence. He leverages his expertise in supply chain management, human resources, operational cost reduction, and strategic risk management to design and implement solutions that align with the clients' objectives and vision. He is also a thought leader and a media spokesperson on business issues, and a regular presenter at industry events and board meetings. James is passionate about creating value and impact for clients and the society through supply chain excellence.
Speaking at
09.00
Masterclass B: How to improve your procurement business writing - statements of work, evaluations and debriefs
Michael Gadiel
Deputy Secretary, Procurement Reform & Banking GroupNSW Treasury
Michael Gadiel is the Deputy Secretary of the Procurement Reform and BankingGroup. Prior to this he led Treasury’s Centre for Economic Evidence. He has broadexperience in Treasury, including leading the Office of the Secretary, economicstrategy, productivity reform, justice and emergency services, fiscal strategy, wagespolicy, budget strategy, economic modelling and forecasting.Prior to joining Treasury in 2007 Michael worked as a Senior Policy Advisor in theoffices of the Premier and Treasurer and was an elected official of the Labor Councilof NSW where he coordinated the rail, energy and health industries.Michael is a graduate of the Public Service Commission Leadership Academy. Heholds a Bachelor Degree in Science, and a Masters in Economics with First ClassHonours from the University of Sydney. He won the 2008 University of SydneyEconometric Modelling Prize.He has been recognised with three Secretary’s Annual Awards – 2016 for theIntergenerational Report, 2021 for leadership of COVID Business Support programs,and 2023 for Infrastructure Contributions Reform. He also received the 2023Treasury Inclusivity Award for his work on First Nations economic wellbeing.
Speaking at
08:50
Opening remarks from the Chair
09:30
Making panels work by leveraging government frameworks to deliver better procurement outcomes
17:00
Closing remarks from the Chair
Coretta Bessi
Chair - ACT Government Procurement BoardACT Government
Coretta Bessi is a passionate executive in the procurement profession, holding a diverse portfolio of roles, including Chairperson, Board Director, Advisory Member, and Executive Coach. With extensive experience across both public and private sectors, Coretta is deeply committed to the positive impact that public sector procurement can have on communities.
As the former Chief Procurement Officer for some of Australia's most iconic organizations—Westpac, nbn, BlueScope, and Ausgrid, Coretta is widely recognized for her expertise and sought after as a trusted consultant, trainer and coach for both public and private entities.
Her board and committee appointments reflect her depth of experience, including Chair of the ACT Government Procurement Board, Director on the Board of Local Government Procurement in NSW, and Independent Member of the Victoria Infrastructure Delivery Authority Procurement Oversight Committee, where she provides oversight of significant procurement expenditure across three jurisdictions.
With a Bachelor of Commerce and an MBA, Coretta also has over a decade of experience lecturing in procurement and negotiations at University for Masters programs. Coretta also co-founded Bravo - a female empowerment program now in its fifth year operating globally with several hundred attendees per annum further showcasing her commitment to diversity and advancing the profession.
Speaking at
09:00
Why procurement capability uplift is your strategic advantage in an economically constrained environment
Nicole West
Director Commercial, Finance and CommercialAustralian Naval Nuclear Power Safety Regulator
Speaking at
09:30
Making panels work by leveraging government frameworks to deliver better procurement outcomes
Xavier Decomps
Head of Procurement & Supply ChainSydney Water
Speaking at
09:30
Making panels work by leveraging government frameworks to deliver better procurement outcomes
Bridget Spinoulas
Procurement ManagerSafeWork NSW
Bridget Spinoulas is the Manager, Procurement at SafeWork NSW and an experienced procurement professional with a career spanning government, insurance, health, and infrastructure sectors. She specialises in procurement strategy, commercial governance, and contract management, with a strong focus on delivering practical, value-driven outcomes. Bridget is passionate about helping organisations navigate complex procurement challenges while fostering strong stakeholder and supplier partnerships.
Speaking at
09:30
Making panels work by leveraging government frameworks to deliver better procurement outcomes
Fern Lees
Director, Procurement & ContractingIP Australia
Speaking at
11:00
From processing payments to managing performance: IP Australia's contract capability uplift journey
Madeleine Taylor
Executive Branch Manager, Light Rail OperationsACT Government
Madeleine Taylor is the Executive Branch Manager, Light Rail Operations within the ACT Government. An experienced procurement and commercial leader, she has led complex procurement reform and managed significant contracts across government and industry. Madeleine is passionate about social procurement and delivering public value through strategic procurement and effective contract management.
Speaking at
11:30
Executing what was promised with best practice contract management
13:30
How do you transform contract handovers from friction points into competitive advantages?
Samantha Butchart
Director, Commercial Practice APACWorld Commerce & Contracting
Samantha Butchart is Director, Commercial Practice, Asia-Pacific at World Commerce & Contracting (WorldCC), where she helps organisations strengthen commercial and contracting capability and connects practitioners with global research, standards and best practice. With more than 15 years’ experience across government, Defence, financial services and consulting, Samantha has led major procurement and commercial initiatives for organisations including the Future Fund, PwC Australia, Beyond Bank and the ACT Government. She is a regular industry speaker and holds an MBA, MCIPS and CCMP qualifications. She is based in Canberra.
Speaking at
12:00
Best practice insights into managing contract variations without losing cost control
Jeremy Moss
Chief Procurement Officer and Enterprise Services ExecutiveANSTO
Speaking at
13:30
How do you transform contract handovers from friction points into competitive advantages?
Lorna Elisei
Contract Management SpecialistVictorian Legal Aid
Speaking at
13:30
How do you transform contract handovers from friction points into competitive advantages?
Damian Wood
Manager, Procurement and ContractsDepartment of State Development (SA)
Speaking at
13:30
How do you transform contract handovers from friction points into competitive advantages?
Dr Max Broadhurst
Deputy Chief Procurement OfficerDepartment of Transport and Main Roads
Max Broadhurst is Deputy Chief Procurement Officer at Queensland’s Department of Transport and Main Roads, where he is helping reshape procurement to be simpler, more collaborative, digitally enabled and focused on better outcomes.
With a career spanning research and development, economic development and procurement, Max brings extensive experience in procurement function leadership, transformation and organisational change across national, regional and state government. His background has shaped a broad view of procurement that combines commercial leadership with innovation, collaboration and economic thinking.
He is particularly interested in procurement evolution, exploring how collaborative approaches, simpler processes, better data, digital platforms and AI can create more informed buyers, make procurement easier and harness the buying power of government to deliver greater public, economic and social value.
Speaking at
14:20
Navigating high-stakes procurement challenges: simplify, standardise and digitise
Charlotte Boreham
Associate Director, Procurement and Office ServicesHousing Australia
Speaking at
Roundtable 1: When does probity caution become a barrier to better procurement?
Branislav Katic
Procurement Business PartnerAustralian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Speaking at
Roundtable 2: How to build resilience when procurement policy changes faster than your team can adapt?
Brogan Duyndam
Chief Procurement OfficerDepartment of Transport and Planning (VIC)
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Roundtable 3: Good frameworks, but inconsistent practice: where’s the widest gap between what gets announced and what happens in the day-to-day?
Chris Newman
Co-Founder and DirectorSocial Procurement Australasia
Chris is the co-Managing Director of BlueNorth, an expert procurement consultancy delivering advisory services, training and mentoring across a range of business, government and not-for-profits organisations, including working to support social enterprises and Indigenous-owned Businesses. BlueNorth also reinvests 50% of its profits into organisations supporting vulnerable communities across Australia and the region.
Chris was the co-founder and Managing Director of ArcBlue Consulting, one of Asia-Pacific’s most successful procurement consulting organisations. In June 2025, the sale and handover of ArcBlue Consulting to global management consulting leaders Bain and Company was successfully completed.
Chris had over 16 years’ experience in senior management roles in local and State Government becoming a Managing Consultant and then establishing ArcBlue Consulting in 2013. He and fellow Managing Director Daniel Fielding grew ArcBlue to a team of over 100 consultants, trainers and analysts across Asia Pacific.
Chris has extensive experience in leading highly skilled project teams through complex change and transformation projects. He is a specialist in Government programs, including procurement reform, organisational transformation, and capability uplift. He led major projects at ArcBlue, including Procurement Development Programs across State and local Government throughout Australia, New Zealand and in Asia working with clients such as the Asian Development Bank, the Hong Kong Government and the European Union.
One of Chris’ key areas of focus is in social and sustainable procurement, where he has been a leader over the last 15 years, including policy development, major projects and place-based programs. Chris co-developed the Victorian Government’s Social Procurement Framework in 2017 and has worked with both public and private sector organisations to establish and maintain social licence through delivering and demonstrating positive social, environmental and local economic impact. Beyond his consulting work, Chris has led webinars, facilitated training, and spoken at Conferences across the region on critical areas of ESG and Local Industry Development.
Complementing his professional career, Chris is also Director of the Peter Newman Foundation, which works with Indigenous communities to deliver projects and programs promoting the sustainability, development and enrichment of indigenous communities and cultures. Chris is also the co-founder and Co-Convenor of Social Procurement Australasia, a not-for-profit membership organisation and community of practice that produces guidance and thought and practice leadership and has developed and facilitated conferences and events across the region since 2013.
Speaking at
08:50
Opening remarks from the Chair
09:30
Beyond Price: How to negotiate for greater value
Sarah Bryant
Chief Procurement OfficerVictorian Department of Health
Sarah joined HSV in March 2025 as Chief Procurement Officer, leading a team of procurement professionals partnering with Victoria’s public health services and suppliers to deliver goods and services to support better value.
A senior procurement executive with over 25 years experience in the FMCG and Health Care industries in highly complex national and international sourcing networks and distribution destinations.
Her core competencies include procurement transformation and capability uplift, complex negotiation, project management, risk mitigation and category sourcing strategy development.
Sarah has a proven track record of balancing strategic imperatives and delivering results, effectively facing challenges to quickly assess situations and implement action plans that drive profitable financial performance. She has global expertise in procurement, working in complex domestic and offshore corporations.
Sarah’s mission is to drive HSV’s strategy and vision to support our health service partners, leveraging her end-to-end procurement supply chain expertise to deliver better patient outcomes.
In addition to Diploma and Bachelor studies from Massey University and an Executive Education at Harvard Business School, Sarah is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD).
Speaking at
09:00
How to turn a successful pilot into permanent capability without compromising fair competition
Phillip King
Director, Strategic SourcingNSW Department of Customer Service
Phillip King is Director, Strategic Sourcing at the NSW Department of Customer Service, leading strategic sourcing and commercial negotiations for some of the NSW Government's largest technology and digital service agreements. With a strong focus on collaboration, supplier engagement and long-term value creation, Phil has built a reputation for achieving complex commercial outcomes while maintaining trusted supplier relationships. He believes the most successful negotiations are those where both parties leave the table feeling they have achieved a win, creating the foundation for enduring partnerships and better public sector outcomes.
Speaking at
09:30
Beyond Price: How to negotiate for greater value
Fleur Edgerton
Senior Executive, Procurement and PropertyASIC
Speaking at
09:30
Beyond Price: How to negotiate for greater value
Kerryn Ellis
Chief Executive OfficerShrine of Remembrance
Kerryn Ellis is a passionate public sector leader with over twenty five years’ experience, who is energised by working with organisations and communities in a context of change. Kerryn’s main professional love is building high performing, ethical and agile organisations with values-based leadership working in partnership to deliver great outcomes with the community.
Kerryn’s current role is Chief Executive Officer at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance. Prior to this position, Kerryn was Deputy Ombudsman Corporate at the Victorian Ombudsman, and prior to that Chief Executive Officer of South Gippsland Shire Council for five years, leading the transition back to elected local democracy following a tumultuous time for the Shire. Kerryn has also held the positions of Executive Director Corporate Services at Victoria’s Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission and Director Corporate Performance with the City of Greater Bendigo. Kerryn holds a Bachelor of Arts, a Master of Commerce and a Graduate Diploma of Public Policy and Management, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors’ course. Kerryn is an experienced non-executive director, and was recognised as one of the IPAA Top 50 Public Sector Women in 2021.
Speaking at
11:00
What the C-suite wants to know about procurement data, and how to answer it
Nicole Cutler
Director, Procurement Capability and Governance, Chief Procurement OfficerTAFE NSW
Nicole brings energy, curiosity and more than 20 years of leadership experience across the public and private sectors. She’s known for tackling complex challenges, questioning established ways of working and delivering practical improvements always with the customer always in mind.
Passionate about making things work better, Nicole uses technology and simpler processes to cut through red tape and reduce administration. She has led award-winning transformations across procurement, systems, risk and sustainability, demonstrating how innovation can improve both efficiency and outcomes.
At the heart of Nicole’s leadership is a commitment to people. She builds strong, capable teams and creates an environment where people have the confidence and support to grow. Having started her career as a Procurement Graduate, she understands the value of opportunity and mentorship. As a female leader based in regional Australia, she is committed to sharing her experience and helping the next generation build their own paths to success.
Speaking at
11:30
Making probity an active practice before it becomes a crisis
David Hurrell
Head of ProcurementTourism Australia
Speaking at
12:00
How to embed probity throughout the procurement lifecycle
Nina Younes
Executive Manager, ProcurementWestern Sydney International Airport
Nina Younes is the Executive Manager Procurement at Western Sydney International Airport, leading procurement, commercial, contract management, and supplier relationship functions across a broad portfolio of professional services.
Nina specialises in balancing strategic supplier partnerships with strong governance, competition, and value-for-money outcomes. She has extensive experience leading complex procurements, managing supplier relationships and panel arrangements, and implementing procurement frameworks within highly regulated environments.
Passionate about driving innovation through supplier collaboration, Nina helps organisations build strategic partnerships that deliver measurable value while maintaining transparency, market integrity, and fair competition.
Speaking at
13:30
How to build strategic supplier partnerships while protecting competition and value for money
Andrea Patrick
Executive Director, Procurement and Supply Chain, Chief Procurement OfficerHealthShare NSW
Andrea Patrick is the Executive Director, Procurement and Supply Chain at HealthShare NSW and is the NSW Health Chief Procurement Officer. HealthShare NSW is the largest government shared services organisation in Australia, providing essential support services, such as food, linen, cleaning, payroll, procurement, and patient transport, to hospitals and health facilities across the NSW Health system. Andrea provides executive leadership of the Procurement and Supply Chain function, with responsibility for establishing and managing whole-of-health contracts and leading the Procurement Centre of Excellence. She also oversees the supply chain infrastructure underpinning the storage and distribution of goods across NSW Health, including warehousing, transport and logistics operations.
Prior to joining HealthShare NSW in 2025, Andrea held several senior leadership positions across both the public and private sectors in Australia and the United Kingdom.
Andrea is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (FCIPS.
Speaking at
14:00
Navigating difficult supplier conversations and performance escalations
Ambika Girglani
Senior Procurement OfficerNSW Reconstruction Authority
Speaking at
15:00
How do you support supplier diversity without compromising on value for money?
Emma Molloy
Chief Procurement Officericare NSW
Emma Molloy is General Manager Procurement and Chief Procurement Officer at icare.
A recognised procurement and commercial leader, she is known for transforming complex governance and commercial challenges into practical and sustainable business outcomes.
Emma has led major procurement transformation and capability-building initiatives and is passionate about the role procurement can play in driving innovation, improving organisational performance and delivering lasting value for the community and our stakeholders.
Speaking at
15:00
How do you support supplier diversity without compromising on value for money?
Marea Getsios
Manager, Procurement and ContractsInner West Council
Marea Getsios is the Procurement and Contracts Manager at Inner West Council and an experienced local government procurement leader. With more than a decade in local government, she is passionate about transforming procurement from a transactional function into a strategic enabler of better governance, stronger supplier relationships and positive community outcomes.
Marea has led initiatives spanning procurement governance, supplier engagement, sustainable and social procurement, capability development and First Nations economic participation. She is a strong advocate for practical, transparent procurement that balances commercial outcomes with integrity, inclusion and public value. She is also an active contributor to the broader procurement profession, sharing her experience through industry conferences, mentoring and sector collaboration.
Speaking at
15:50
How to run a debrief that builds the supplier pool you'll need in the future
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