Supply Nation, Australia’s “leading” supplier diversity organisation, has announced the return of its “highly successful” Leadership Roundtable – a strategic forum comprised of representatives from its corporate and government members.
Initially paused during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Roundtable has been re-established to support Supply Nation suppliers and members in their shared commitment to building a sustainable, vibrant and prosperous Indigenous economy.
Following a competitive Expression of Interest (EOI) process and shortlisting against defined criteria, 15 members have been selected to form the renewed Leadership Roundtable. They represent a diverse range of industries, geographic locations, and subject matter expertise.
These organisations and departments are actively engaging and transacting with Indigenous businesses and are demonstrating strong leadership in growing and supporting the sector. The Roundtable will provide a forum for feedback, collaboration, and the co-development of practical solutions that enable more effective partnerships between leading buyers and Indigenous businesses.
The Roundtable will also provide Supply Nation with a valuable mechanism to test concepts and programs prior to broader implementation, helping to drive innovation, build capacity and enhance knowledge sharing. Members may be invited to join specific working groups or subcommittees aligned with their interests and experience.
Supply Nation welcomes the following members, who will meet on a quarterly basis and serve a two-year term:
− ANZ Bank
− BAE Systems Australia
− Boeing Defence Australia
− Commonwealth Bank
− CPB Contractors
− Cushman & Wakefield
− Department of Defence
− Department of Finance
− Fulton Hogan
− Laing O’Rourke
− Lendlease
− Qantas
− Rio Tinto
− Ventia Pty Ltd
− Wilson Group.
Supply Nation manages the largest national database of verified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses – Indigenous Business Direct. Over 5,700 suppliers from every state, territory and sector of the Australian economy are listed. Supply Nation has more than 850 corporate, government and non-profit members dedicated to growing their supplier diversity practices.
Over its 15-year history, Supply Nation has facilitated more than $20 billion of procurement spend from its members to its Registered and Certified Suppliers, strengthening the Indigenous business sector and creating lasting economic opportunities.
