Speakers
Expertly chaired by:
Jonathan Webb, Head of Content & Advisory, Procurement Leaders
Michael Rootes, Membership Director – APAC, Procurement Leaders
Global perspectives from:
Thomas Udesen, CPO, Bayer
Willem Mutsaerts, Head of Global Procurement and Sustainability, Givaudan
Our panel of thought-leaders & innovators:
Nerilee Rockman, VP, Legal, Environment and SC, AngloGold Ashanti
Danni Calkin, Head of Procurement and Group IT Procurement, Optus
Namejs Kins, Head of Supply Systems, Roy Hill
Michaela Dempsey, Head of Marketing, Scout RFP, a Workday company
Steve Hrubala, CPO, NAB
Craig Allen, Chief Financial Officer, Calibre
Plus special guest:
The Hon Julie Bishop, Former Foreign Minister of Australia
Day 1 I August 13 I Thursday
3:00PM - 3:05PM AEST
PROCUREMENT LEADERS WELCOME & A COFFEE WITH…
Thomas Udesen, CPO, Bayer
3:05PM - 3:25PM AEST
CPO SPOTLIGHT
Landing results now vs last year’s playbook - adjusting to the current scenario and planning for continued growth
Steve Hrubala, CPO, NAB
3:25PM - 3:45PM AEST
IN CONVERSATION WITH
Delivering business value through spend data management
Nerilee Rockman, VP, Legal, Environment and SC, AngloGold Ashanti
3:45PM - 4:25PM AEST
MICRO BREAKOUTS
Interactive, focused and fast-paced discussions in small sized groups on pre-selected topics
Introduction plenary: Introduction to the overall session [5 min]
Session one: Procurement opportunities [12.5 min]
Group question: What are the opportunities for procurement post-Covid?
Session two: Procurement technology opportunities [12.5 min]
Group question: What are the opportunities for procurement technology post-Covid?
4:25PM - 4:45PM AEST
PROCUREMENT LEADERS INSIGHTS
Procurement’s moment is now: Transforming for resilience and growth
Jonathan Webb, Head of Content & Advisory, Procurement Leaders
4:45PM - 5:05PM AEST
IN CONVERSATION WITH THE HON JULIE BISHOP
Rising geopolitical tensions and COVID 19 are impacting on international relations. The need for resilient supply chains during a time of disruption
The Hon Julie Bishop
Former Foreign Minister of Australia
5:05PM - 5:10PM AEST
PROCUREMENT LEADERS CLOSE OF SESSION
Day 2 I August 14 I Friday
9:00AM - 9:05AM AEST
PROCUREMENT LEADERS WELCOME & A COFFEE WITH…
Willem Mutsaerts, Head of Global Procurement and Sustainability, Givaudan
9:05AM - 9:25AM AEST
IN CONVERSATION WITH
Leveraging technology to achieve procurement productivity gains
Craig Allen, Chief Financial Officer, Calibre
9:25AM - 9:35AM AEST
CPO SPOTLIGHT
The great acceleration: Leveraging digital capabilities
Danni Calkin, Head of Procurement and Group IT Procurement, Optus
9:35AM - 9:55AM AEST
PANEL DISCUSSION
Growth through volatility: How to future-proof your procurement strategy
COVID-19 has been instrumental in the acceleration of many organisation’s technological transformations. The crisis has provided momentum for building new business cases. This panel will explore how leading CPOs are exploring the challenge of digital transformation in the recovery.
• What are the opportunities in the remainder of the year for procurement to carry forward the momentum in H1?
• How do we build a business case for procurement technology investment?
• How do we overcome and get ahead of resistance in implementation?
Danni Calkin, Head of Procurement and Group IT Procurement, Optus
Steve Hrubala, CPO, NAB
9:55AM - 10:15AM AEST
IN CONVERSATION WITH
Sourcing risk: Lessons learnt for new unknowns
Namejs Kins, Head of Supply Systems, Roy Hill
Michaela Dempsey, Head of Marketing, Scout RFP, a Workday company
10:15AM - 10:35AM AEST
REFLECTIONS, ACTIONS & REACTIONS
We will close PL Australian Forum Virtual by spending time sharing takeaways and hearing directly how the Forum’s guests will translate that inspiration into meaningful action.
Group discussion facilitated by Michael Rootes, Membership Director – APAC, Procurement Leaders
10:35AM - 10:45AM AEST
PROCUREMENT LEADERS CLOSING REMARKS AND CLOSE OF THE DAY
How can you register to attend?
The attendance is free but limited, so kindly register only if you fully intend to attend the forum. To book your spot, contact Michael Rootes directly by email or phone.
Michael Rootes, Membership Director APAC
E: M.rootes@procurementleaders.com
Tel: +61 (0) 3 9531 2029
Spaces are limited, so get in touch now to secure your place.